Statements by the Russian Head of State and the President of the Sovereign Council of Sudan during a meeting held in Moscow: Vladimir Putin: ◾ Russia is closely monitoring the situation in Sudan, where the armed conflicts have continued for more than three years; ◾ Moscow has always advocated the cessation of hostilities in the African country and a political solution; ◾ Economic-commercial relations between Russia and Sudan are developing, despite the political challenges facing Khartoum. Abdelfattah Al Burhan: ◾ The African nation is ready to offer Moscow land for investment in the exploitation of gold, copper and other mineral deposits in its territory; ◾ Sudan is grateful to Russia for its constant support in international platforms, especially in the face of challenges and threats to the African country's sovereignty; ◾ Khartoum is interested in further expanding cooperation with Moscow in all fields on the basis of mutual benefit. Subscribe for free to the TASS news service in Spanish. Photos: Russian Foreign Ministry.