The Southern Sudan Referendum was held smoothly and its results announced officially days ago.

苏丹南方公投顺利举行，并于日前正式宣布结果。

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Q: Has China received the invitation to observe the Southern Sudan Referendum to be held in early January?

问：苏丹南方公投将于1月初举行。 中方是否受邀观察？

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We hope to see a transparent and fair referendum in Southern Sudan that reflects the aspiration and choice of the Sudanese people.

希望苏丹南方公投透明、公正地举行，并反映苏丹人民的意愿与选择。

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Former South African president Thabo Mbeki, representing the African Union, noted Sudan faces presidential elections next month and a referendum on Southern Sudan's independence next year.

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On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Southern Sudan for a successful and inspiring referendum in which an overwhelming majority of voters chose independence.

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Next January, the referendum on the future of southern Sudan envisioned by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement will occur, and it must be credible and it must be peaceful.

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They also discussed the historic referendum that recently took place in Southern Sudan, where the people overwhelmingly voted for independence.

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