Sudanese president receives Qatari envoy

KHARTOUM, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Saturday received in Khartoum the Special Envoy of Emir of Qatar, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah.

"We talked about the continued support for Darfur agreement and possibility of work to speed up ending the remaining procedures in this regard," Al Attiyah told reporters following the meeting.

He added that he conveyed to Bashir Qatar's interest in enhancing relations with Sudan.

Al Attiyah arrived in Khartoum on Friday evening for a two-day visit to Sudan.