§ 16. Mr. Bill O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what diplomatic initiatives his Department is pursuing to bring about an end to conflict in Sudan. [48716]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe are all deeply concerned at the unfolding human tragedy in the Sudan and have been active through the EU and at the UN.
In conjunction with the Inter Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Partners Forum, and supported by the General Affairs Council, the Minister of State, my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds, Central (Mr. Fatchett) is in Nairobi for discussions with the Government of Kenya and the SPLA today and will be in Khartoum for talks with the Government of Sudan on 15/16 July, hoping to secure a break in the fighting. We will continue to be active in the search for a long-term solution.