§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations with Sudan; and if he will facilitate discussions between the Khartoum Government and the SPLM/SPLA. [42346]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe Sudanese Government and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army meet at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace talks, the last session of which was held in Nairobi on 2–6 May. We support these talks. To maintain their momentum, we are presently discussing with members of the IGAD Partners Forum, the convening of an urgent meeting of the Forum. The intention will be to follow up on the outcome of the 2–6 May talks.