An Ethiopian delegation led by Dagmawit Moges, Ethiopia's Minister of Transport, met and spoke with several senior government officials of Sudan on issues of port service and utilization in Sudan.
Upon the discussion, the Sea Port Corporation of Sudan given reassurance that it will provide all the necessary support for Ethiopia to use the ports of Sudan for its import-export exchanges. Moreover, the corporation will offer back-office for Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise in order to facilitate the import of fertilizer which is expected to be delivered shortly.
Both Ethiopian and Sudanese officials have also agreed to establish a joint technical committee to smooth the progress of the port service.
The agreement under discussion includes implementation of the 2003 pledge by the government of Sudan to offer an 875,000 square meter area of land close to Port Sudan for Ethiopian logistics service.
Source: EIC, FBC
