Khartoum, Rabi'II 22, 1437, Feb 1, 2016, SPA -- Sudan's President Omer Hassan Al-Bashir has commended the growing role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Africa and its initiatives in all African countries. In a statement to SUNA following conclusion of the African Summit in Addis Ababa, the President said that the participation of Saudi Foreign Minister Adil Al-Jubeir in the Summit was an indication for significant role the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays in cementing the Arab-African ties. The President commended the great endeavors being made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to soften the atmosphere between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia. President Al-Bashir met during his participation in the African Summit with the Foreign Minister and discussed with him a number of issues of common interest as well as regional and international developments. --SPA 18:33 LOCAL TIME 15:33 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w