The 8th session of the Foreign Office Consultations between India and Sudan was held in New Delhi yesterday. During the consultations, the entire gamut of bilateral relations that include political, trade, investments, defence and security were reviewed. India reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Sudan in these areas. The two sides also exchanged views on issues of mutual concern at regional and multilateral levels.<br />'' <br />''The Indian side was led by Joint Secretary (West Asia and North Africa) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr B. Bala Bhaskar. The Sudanese side was headed by, Mahmoud Fadl Abdel Rasoul Mohammed, Director General of Arab and Asian Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan. <br />''<br />''<br />