United Nations Radio

The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the north and the south of Sudan, the situations in Abyei and Darfur as well as Sudan's non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC) were the main focus of discussion when the visiting UN Security Council delegation met with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Thursday.

On the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the Security Council delegation said that President al Bashir informed them that an agreement was reached between his side and the Government of South Sudan to resolve the dispute over Abyei.

He said that agreement was expected to be debated by the Parliament of South Sudan Friday and, if approved, will become effective on 10 June.

President al Bashir also welcomed a greater role for the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) in its area of operation, including the region around Abyei.

On the Darfur peace process, the delegation said President al Bashir welcomed the proposed creation of the position of Chief Mediator as outlined in the Secretary-General's latest report on Darfur.

On the International Criminal Court, the delegation regrets that President al Bashir continues to reject any possibility of Sudan cooperating with the Court, contrary to its obligations under a resolution of the Security Council.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.

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