US secretary of state discusses regional, economic issues with Sudan PM in phone call April 05, 2021 US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held on Monday talks with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. — Courtesy file photo WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held on Monday talks with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, according to the US Department of State. The prime minister and the US secretary discussed US support for the civilian-led transitional government’s efforts to advance the peace process, address regional and economic issues, and promote political reforms, the spokesman of the US Department of State, Ned Price, said in a statement.