Sudanese president issues Republican Decree accepting referendum result

English.news.cn 2011-02-07

KHARTOUM, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday issued a Republican Decree accepting final result of south Sudan referendum which supports the region's separation, according to official Sudan TV.

Sudanese Minister of Presidency Affairs Bakri Hassan Salih read out the Republican Decree, signed by al-Bashir, saying that "we declare our acceptance of the southern Sudan people's choice and we pledge to work for resolving the outstanding issues and build constructive relations between north and south Sudan."

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