Khartoum, Oct.31(SUNA)-Member of the Sovereign Council, Ragaa Nicola met at the Republican Palace Wednesday the former member of US Congress, Mark D. Siljander. The US congressman expressed in a press statement following the meeting his pleasure over developments recently occurred in Sudan , sayin g such transformations confirm religious freedom and peacefulcoexistence the components of the Sudanese people are enjoying. Siljander added that Sudan was approaching new life and hope for sake of better future and hoped that the upcoming period would see further development in Sudan . He stressed , he is keen to convey his impression to his country for enhancement of relations between the two countries. ab