Khartoum: Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Ali Yagoub, has announced that the ministry, in coordination with the stakeholders, has begun implementing network connectivity to the foreign trade system and providing the necessary technical infrastructure at all land, river, and sea crossings to enable trade offices to perform their roles optimally.
According to Sudan News Agency, this announcement came during a meeting chaired by her office, which included relevant entities involved in the foreign trade system. These entities were represented by the Ministry of Animal Resources, the Central Bank of Sudan, the Customs Forces, and the Commissioner of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the Northern State, along with regulatory bodies such as the Economic Intelligence Directorate and Trade and Supply Investigations Department.
The meeting’s agenda focused on addressing the problems and obstacles facing live animal exports, particularly the challenges related to camel exports through the Northern State. The discussions highlighted the need for enhanced coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders to ensure that trade flow is regulated effectively while facilitating export procedures.
The Minister emphasized the critical role of the sector in supporting the national economy and creating sustainable development opportunities. She stressed the importance of overcoming current obstacles to fully utilize the sector’s potential.
Furthermore, the Minister called for the development of a comprehensive vision aimed at controlling and facilitating the movement of live animal exports in the upcoming phase.
Hanan Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Commissioner of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the Northern State, presented a detailed report on camel exports since April 15, 2023. She outlined the efforts taken by the Trade Office in collaboration with concerned bodies to manage and facilitate foreign trade, particularly in the state.
The meeting concluded by stressing the necessity to activate previous decisions on export regulation, review existing trade agreements and protocols, especially with neighboring countries, and work towards activating them or forming new agreements to benefit the national economy.