§ Lord Ahmedasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the staff complement at the British Embassy in Sudan is up to the number and rank that it was prior to the withdrawal of Embassy personnel following the American missile attack on the al-Shifa medicine factory in August 1998. [HL1372]
§ Baroness Ramsay of CartvaleWe now have a fully operational Embasssy in Khartoum, back to the complement we had in August 1998. It is active, not least, in promoting peace in the Sudan.
§ Lord Ahmedasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will provide details of the dialogue between the European Union and Sudan, the basis for this interaction, dates and details of any meetings that have taken place as part of this dialogue, and the results to date of this process. [HL1375]
§ Baroness Ramsay of CartvaleThe EU/Sudan Dialogue was resumed on 10 November 1999. Further meetings took place on 16 January and 30 January with EU Heads of Missions.
The objective of the dialogue is to promote a constructive debate on issues of concern to the EU, including peace, human rights and regional stability.
§ Lord Ahmedasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is their assessment of the November 1999 political and peace agreement signed between Sadiq 180WA al-Mandi's Umma party and the government of Sudan. [HL1340]
§ Baroness Ramsay of CartvaleWe welcome any agreement that helps progress towards a comprehensive peace settlement in the Sudan. We hope that this agreement will do that. Only a comprehensive peace settlement will allow the Sudanese to rebuild their lives. We encourage all parties to the conflict there to work towards that end.