“On what is widely regarded as the tenth anniversary of the crisis in Darfur, the High Representative reaffirms the EU's commitment to continue to help the people of Darfur and to work for a comprehensive, just and inclusive peace in Darfur.

Prime Minister, I thank you very much for the opportunity we have had to talk together about the key issues that are of mutual interest to us.

On Sudan and South Sudan, you and I are fully in agreement as regards supporting the comprehensive peace agreement and all the work that is going on to find solutions to the challenges that remain. We will continue to work together to achieve that.

3183rd FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting
Brussels, 23 July 2012

The Council adopted the following conclusions:

1. "The EU reiterates its strong support for the AU Roadmap for Sudan and South Sudan and UN Security Council Resolution 2046 (2012) and urges the Parties to implement the Roadmap/UNSCR 2046 fully and unconditionally within the given timeframe.

Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, made today the following statement:

"Today I had the honour to receive President Salva Kiir on his first official visit to Europe since South Sudan became independent last July. Europe has been a long-standing friend of South Sudan over many years. I confirmed to President Kiir that the EU remains strongly committed to support South Sudan.

The European Union urges the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan to redouble their efforts to resolve all outstanding issues in the post-secession negotiations in line with the principle of two viable states and to adopt a holistic approach to the search for peace.

In this context, the European Union welcomes the latest round of talks between Sudan and South Sudan in Addis Ababa under the aegis of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) but is concerned that they failed to make more progress, particularly on issues related to the petroleum sector.

MEMO/11/571

Brussels, 31 August 2011

When establishing the African Union (AU) in 2002, its Member States entrusted the organisation with a broad political mandate in the area of conflict prevention, management, resolution and peace building. Promoting peace, security and stability on the continent has since become one of the main objectives of the AU.

Brussels, 16 July 2011 A 283/11

The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: "The High Representative welcomes the agreement concluded on 14 July between the Liberation and Justice Movement and the Government of Sudan as a positive step towards a lasting solution to the crisis in Darfur. We commend those who have sought to pursue a political, not a military, solution.

Luxembourg, 20 June 2011
A 241/11

We began this morning with a discussion about Sudan and our concern about the deteriorating security situation there. You will know that recent fighting in South Kordofan has cost the lives of civilians and led to a serious humanitarian situation.

We urge all sides to stop the violence and to engage urgently and constructively with President Mbeki and the work of the African Union.