Malaysia said on Tuesday that it had decided to offer humanitarian aid to Sudan to help the African country in the reconstruction of its war-torn Darfur region.
Malaysia made the decision after Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir made the request to Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during their bilateral meeting in northern Malaysia's resort island of Langkawi on Monday, Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said.
Sudan had requested Malaysia to provide humanitarian assistance in matters such as housing, schools and water supply, Syed Hamid told reporters in Langkawi, where the 8th Langkawi International Dialogue (LID) started on Sunday.
Yet, Malaysia needs to work out the details of the aid, including the amount and the exact nature, he said.
Local media said on Tuesday that Malaysia was also considering to send peacekeepers to Darfur, as requested by the relevant sides, including Sudan.
The 8th LID took place in Langkawi to discuss ways to eradicate poverty in the developing countries. Around 500 participants, including leaders of some African countries, were present at the Dialogue.
Sudanese President Al-Bashir said in Langkawi on Tuesday that he hoped all rebel movements in the war-torn Darfur region will unite before they participate in peace talks with the government.
Conditions in Darfur were improving and it was now peaceful and stable, Omar said on the sidelines of the 8th LID.
Source: Xinhua
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