Sudan lifts ban on egyptian imports amid effort to mend ties
Sudan has lifted its ban on Egyptian imports, a move seen as a step towards mending ties between the two countries. The ban was imposed in 2013 after a dispute over the construction of a dam on the Nile River.
The decision to lift the ban was announced by Sudan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce, which said that the move was aimed at promoting economic cooperation and improving relations between the two countries.
The ban had been in place for several years, and had caused significant economic losses for Egyptian businesses. The lifting of the ban is expected to boost trade between the two countries, which had been a major source of tension in the past.
The move is also seen as a sign of improving relations between Sudan and Egypt, which have been strained in recent years. The two countries have been at odds over a number of issues, including the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River.
The GERD has been a major point of contention between Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia, with Sudan and Egypt expressing concerns over the dam's potential impact on their water supplies. The dispute has led to tensions between the three countries, and has raised concerns about the stability of the region.
The lifting of the ban on Egyptian imports is seen as a positive step towards resolving the dispute over the GERD. It is hoped that the move will help to improve relations between Sudan and Egypt, and will pave the way for further cooperation on a range of issues.
In addition to lifting the ban on Egyptian imports, Sudan has also taken a number of other steps to improve relations with Egypt. These include the establishment of a joint committee to discuss issues related to the Nile River, and the signing of a number of agreements aimed at promoting economic cooperation between the two countries.
Overall, the lifting of the ban on Egyptian imports is seen as a significant step towards mending ties between Sudan and Egypt. It is hoped that the move will help to improve relations between the two countries, and will pave the way for further cooperation on a range of issues.