Jeddah, August 31, 2020, SPA -- Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Youssef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen praised the signing of the initials of the Peace Agreement in Sudan. Al-Othaimeen expressed his hope that with this historic agreement, the Sudanese will start their new life towards stability and prosperity, calling on the rest of the parties to enter into serious negotiations with the transitional government with the aim of reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in all over Sudan. The Secretary-General praised the mediation efforts of South Sudan, and the great support that Sudan found from regional and international partners since the beginning of the negotiations to reach this important achievement, stressing the firm position of the OIC in supporting Sudan. -- SPA 20:49 LOCAL TIME 17:49 GMT 0025 www.spa.gov.sa/w1401554