Khartoum, Sept 16 (SUNA) - The Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has appreciaed firmness of the relations between Sudan and China. This came when Hamdok received Monday at his office the Ambassador of China to Sudan, Ma Xinmin. The Chinese Ambassador conveyed the congratulation of the Chinese government to the Prime Minister and the Sudanese people on formation of the transnational government, pointing out the distinguished diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ambassador Ma Xinmin assured China commitment to support the transitional period programs in Sudan. AA/MO