Guterres hopes Israel-Sudan agreement will bring peace to wider regions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took note of the announcement of the agreement by the governments of the United States, Israel and Sudan. He hoped the agreement will deepen the cooperation, enhance economic and trade relations and bring about new opportunities to advance peace and economic prosperity in the wider Horn of Africa and Middle East regions.

United Nations:UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday expressed hope that the agreement between Israel and Sudan to normalise relations will create opportunities for peace and prosperity in the wider regions, said his spokesman.

Guterres took note of the announcement of the agreement by the governments of the United States, Israel and Sudan, according to the media report.

He hoped the agreement will deepen the cooperation, enhance economic and trade relations, and bring about new opportunities to advance peace and economic prosperity in the wider Horn of Africa and Middle East regions, said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, in a statement.

The United Nations remains fully committed to supporting Sudan's efforts to achieve socio-economic recovery, stability and prosperity for all people in Sudan and the wider region, the statement added.

(With inputs from IANS)