China hopes that the Darfur issue can be solved soon in order to
achieve comprehensive, lasting peace in the troubled western
Sudanese region, Chinese special envoy Liu Guijin said on
Tuesday.
Liu, who arrived in Darfur Tuesday on a fact-finding tour,
visited Fashir, the capital of North Darfur State, and Nyala, the
capital of South Darfur State.
At meetings with governors of the two states and local
representatives, Liu said during the visit he felt the situation in
Darfur is largely stabilized, which embodies the Sudanese
government's efforts for peace in the region.
Local officials praised the Chinese government for its
humanitarian aid and efforts to help resolve the Darfur issue.
The Chinese government's appointment of a special envoy on
Darfur and his visit to Darfur demonstrates Beijing's concern over
Darfur and its sincerity to help solve the issue, they said.
Liu arrived in Khartoum Saturday for a visit to Sudan.
(Xinhua News Agency May 23, 2007)
