Khartoum: Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Professor Ahmed El-Tijani El-Mansouri, emphasized the importance of closing implementation gaps and meeting the technical requirements necessary to enhance the livestock sector's access to global markets.According to Sudan News Agency, El-Mansouri addressed a workshop at the Ministry named 'Meeting Global Trade Requirements in the Livestock Sector,' under the theme 'Bridging Implementation Gaps and Strengthening the Sector's Capacity to Access Global Markets.' He highlighted Sudan's substantial livestock resources and potential, calling for efforts to be directed towards optimal investment and utilization of these resources. This, he noted, would support the national economy and improve the competitiveness of Sudanese animal products.El-Mansouri pointed out that the workshop serves as an opportunity to identify gaps in meeting international trade requirements and to develop clear solutions to enhance the sector's efficiency and competitiveness in forei gn markets. He expressed optimism that the workshop would yield practical recommendations for implementation.The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Dr. Ammar El-Sheikh Idris, emphasized the necessity of ensuring animal products' quality in line with World Trade Organization standards, thereby bolstering their potential for sustainable market access. He also highlighted the importance of utilizing veterinary specialists' expertise to advance the livestock sector.Dr. Hanadi Abbas, Director of the World Trade Accession Unit, stated that the workshop aligns with global trade requirements and marks a step towards adopting and implementing international standards. She noted that the workshop takes place amid rapid changes in global markets and a sustained demand for Sudanese animal products, offering significant investment opportunities contingent on meeting international trade criteria.The workshop featured five papers addressing various topics such as the current state of vete rinary service delivery in Sudan, features of the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, animal disease-free zones, animal identification and traceability systems, and examples of African and European countries that have successfully entered global markets after meeting international standards.
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