Q: What is your view on the announced results of the Southern Sudan Referendum?

A: With the joint efforts of the North and South of Sudan, the Southern Sudan Referendum was held smoothly and its results announced officially a few days ago. China respects the will and choice of the Sudanese people, appreciates the unremitting efforts made by Northern and Southern Sudan to promote the North-South peace process, and hopes the two sides will, in light of the principle of mutual understanding and accommodation, continue to resolve the pending issues through dialogue and consultation and implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, with a view to safeguarding peace and stability of Sudan.