The Libyan Foreign Ministry of the Parliament-designate government summoned the Sudanese Consul General, Abdulrahman Mohamed Rahmatallah Khair, to Benghazi on Sunday. Accompanied by his deputy, Mohamed Jamaluddin, the summons was in response to statements made by Sudan’s representative at the United Nations Security Council.
In a statement, the ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abdel-Hadi Al-Hwaij presented an official protest memorandum from the Libyan government regarding these unacceptable remarks. Al-Hwaij conveyed Libya’s official stance, emphasising the Libyan government’s and the Libyan Armed Forces’ firm support for Sudan’s unity, security, and territorial integrity. He urged an end to the conflict in Sudan, advocating for rational dialogue.
The Foreign Minister highlighted that the Libyan government and the Libyan Armed Forces have provided extensive food, medicine, and medical assistance to Sudanese refugees fleeing the conflict. He reiterated Libya’s ongoing commitment to aiding Sudanese brothers and called for immediate ceasefire, restraint, and dialogue to end the violence and suffering.
The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the inaccurate statements made by Sudan’s UN representative. Libya reaffirmed its steadfast support for Sudan, particularly during these critical times, emphasizing shared values and traditions, and a commitment to Arab and African solidarity.
Additionally, the Minister of African Affairs, Issa Mansour, also summoned the Sudanese Consul General. Mansour expressed the Libyan government’s dissatisfaction with the Sudanese statements, describing them as irresponsible and based on international reports that have fueled regional conflicts, including in Libya and Sudan.
Mansour underscored Libya’s humanitarian role, noting that the Libyan government and the Libyan National Army have welcomed approximately 40,000 Sudanese refugees in Kufra, providing them with essential services. He clarified that Libya does not interfere in the internal affairs of other nations and does not support any party in the Sudanese conflict, but is ready to mediate dialogue between the conflicting parties.
The Sudanese Consul General acknowledged the message from the Libyan Ministry of African Affairs, promising to relay it to Sudanese authorities. He appreciated the Libyan government and the Libyan National Army for their support and services to Sudanese refugees, according to a statement from the Hammad government.
