Madbouli heads to Khartoum for constitutional declaration signing ceremony

CAIRO - 17 August 2019: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli headed Saturday for the Sudanese capital of Khartoum to attend a ceremony held to mark the signing of the constitutional declaration agreed by all Sudanese parties.

The premier takes part in the signing ceremony on behalf of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, the current chairperson of the African Union.

Madbouli is set to convey the greetings and congratulations of president Sisi to the Sudanese people on the signing of the accord.

He will also assert Egypt's support for the aspirations of the Sudanese people and institutions towards achieving further progress and prosperity.

Sudan is celebrating the signing of the landmark deal that has been reached between the Transitional Military Council and the Forces of Freedom and Change alliance to pave the way for civilian rule.

On Sunday August 18, the new transitional civilian-majority ruling council is to be announced.