Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is seen during the opening session of the AU summit in Johannesburg, Sunday, June 14, 2015.

Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir warned on Monday the legal risks the Justice against the sponsors of terrorism act (JASTA) poses for the sovereignty of nations if it were to be implemented.

In a statement issued by the Sudanese president on JASTA – that was approved by the US Congress recently – al-Bashir cautioned US legislators against proceeding with the law which will allow victims of terrorist acts to sue countries that are allegedly linked to these attacks.

“The law violates state sovereignty and immunity and could lead to a global legislative chaos,” Bashir said.

The statement also added that Sudan declines to accept the overriding of President Barack Obama’s veto on JASTA by Congress, saying that as a sovereign country, the US should respect the laws and immunity of sovereign states.

Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his stance on JASTA after he condemned the US Congress vote earlier this week, saying he expected the move to be reversed as soon as possible.

Relations between Ankara and Riyadh have tightened considerably in the past months as they pursue joint interests in Syria. Erdogan had just the day earlier hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef for talks at his palace.

“The allowing by the US Congress of lawsuits to be opened against Saudi Arabia over the 9/11 attacks is unfortunate,” Erdogan said in a speech for the opening of parliament.

“It’s against the principle of individual criminal responsibility for crimes. We expect this false step to be reversed as soon as possible,” he added.

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