Washington, Apr. 05, 2021, SPA -- US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken affirmed, in a phone call with Sudanese Prime Minister Dr. Abdullah Hamadouk, the US support for the efforts of the civilian-led transitional government to advance the peace process, address regional and economic issues, and promote political reforms. During the conversation, they discussed the negotiations on the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and the need to de-escalate tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia over Al-Fashaqa border area between Sudan and Ethiopia. -- SPA 21:56 LOCAL TIME 18:56 GMT 0042 www.spa.gov.sa/w1536763