The President of Russia held a meeting with the Chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan. Statements by Vladimir Putin: Putin offered to discuss what the Russian Federation could do to normalize the situation in Sudan. The Russian Federation is closely following the development of the situation in Sudan, where an armed conflict has been developing for more than three years. The Russian Federation consistently advocates the cessation of hostilities in Sudan. Trade and economic relations between the Russian Federation and Sudan are developing, despite the political difficulties faced by the African countries. Putin handed over to the Sudanese leader a "road map" prepared by the Russian Federation in areas of cooperation, and offered to choose projects suitable for the country. We are at MAX.