Khartoum, Rabi'I 20, 1437, December 31, 2015, SPA -- Sudan's President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir lauded the positions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards Sudan. He also praised the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and other Arab and African countries that give support for Sudan at regional and international bodies. This came in a speech delivered by the Sudanese President in a ceremony held here today on the occasion of Sudan's 60th anniversary of independence. The event was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Faisal bin Hamid Muaalla and a number of foreign and Sudanese officials. --SPA 23:44 LOCAL TIME 20:44 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w