WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- The US welcomes the decision by Sudan to cut trade and military links with North Korea, the State Department said Thursday.
"Today, following bilateral meetings in Khartoum with Deputy Secretary of State Sullivan, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry formally announced Sudan's commitment to sever all trade and military ties with North Korea," said the State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert.
"The United States welcomes the government of Sudan's pledge and will continue engagement on this issue to ensure that this commitment is fully implemented." Isolating the North Korean regime is a top priority for the US, and is a key element to maintaining peace and stability worldwide, she said. "The United States is grateful for Sudan's commitment to take these important steps in light of the critical threat posed by the DPRK (Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea), Nauert said. (end) rm.mb