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<p>The UK welcomes the Constitutional Declaration signed on 17 August which sets
out the plan for Sudan's transition to civilian-led government. We are engaging with
the Sovereign Council and newly appointed Prime Minister to support reform and change
in Sudan. On 11 September, our Ambassador in Khartoum met with Prime Minister Hamdok
to discuss how the UK can provide practical support to the Prime Minister's priorities
of establishing peace across Sudan and reforming the economy. We look forward to working
with the Cabinet, including the new Foreign Minister Asma Mohamed Abdalla. Our Ambassador
in Khartoum has also met with a number of civilian members of Sudan's Sovereign Council,
including Mohamed Hasan al Ta'yushi on 2 September and Aisha Musa on 22 September,
to discuss a range of issues such as the importance of civilian roles in democracy.
As part of the agreed process of transition to civilian rule set out in the Constitutional
Declaration the Sovereign Council acts in lieu of a head of state during the 39 month
transition period. The UK does not take a view on term limits of governing and elected
officials in Sudan, but we do support the establishment of proper democratic processes
in line with the agreed Constitutional Declaration.</p>
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