EL FASHER, Sudan, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Arab League (AL) on Sunday reiterated its full solidarity with Sudan to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability and unity of its people and territories.
The AL made the affirmation in a communique issued at a meeting of the AL Council of Permanent Representative in the Sudanese city of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state on Sunday.
The AL, in the communique "El Fasher Declaration," reiterated its support to the ongoing efforts within the framework of the Arab-African initiative to achieve peace in the Darfur region.
The AL further urged the Darfur armed movements to unite their negotiating position for serious negotiations that would lead to a comprehensive peace in Darfur.
The communique expressed the AL's satisfaction over the growing Arab humanitarian and development presence in Darfur, and urged the joint mechanism of the AL and the Sudanese government to evaluate the needs for the voluntary return program of the displaced persons and refugees.
Meanwhile, the communique appreciated the political will of the parties in Sudan to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and their commitment to fully implement the CPA and organize the general elections slated for April this year.
The AL Sunday held an extraordinary meeting here with participation of the AL Secretary General Amr Moussa and the Arab representatives.
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