On September 14, 2010, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with visiting Sudanese Foreign Minister Ahmed Ali Karti in Beijing. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral ties and issues of common concern.

Yang said China and Sudan enjoy long-term friendship with frequent high-level exchanges, increasing political trust, remarkable results of pragmatic cooperation and close coordination and cooperation in international affairs. Describing the two countries as good friends, good partners and good brothers, Yang said China is ready to work with Sudan to further develop friendly cooperative relations in all areas. Yang said China firmly supports the north-south peace process in Sudan and hopes the referendum to be held in southern Sudan will be conducted smoothly. Yang also expressed the hope that the Darfur issue would be resolved properly at an early date. He said China supported the stance of the African Union and some African countries on the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings against the Sudanese leader.

Karti said Sudan attaches great importance to traditional friendship with China and is ready to continuously deepen pragmatic cooperation in all areas and strengthen consultations and cooperation in international affairs. Sudan firmly supports China’s positions on major issues concerning Taiwan, Tibet and Xinjiang. Sudan is committed to implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and holding the referendum in southern Sudan in a free and fair way. He said Sudan hopes to properly resolve the Darfur issue through peace talks, adding Sudan resolutely opposes the ICC's decision.