Addis Ababa, February 27, 2007 (WIC) – Ethio-Sudanese bilateral relations have further been bolstered by the Sana'a forum, Ethiopian Ambassador to Sudan said.
Ambassador Ali Abdo told WIC yesterday that various commercial, social, political, security and infrastructure agreements reached between the two countries are being implemented.
In addition to the regular trade relations of the countries, business transactions along the border are in particular increasing due to the prevalent peace and security, he said.
In order to beef up the trade relations between the two countries attention has been given to the construction of Gedarif-Metema-Gondar, Gedarif-Humera and Assosa roads, the ambassador said, adding that the Gedarif-Gondar asphalt road construction has already been completed.
Relations in the spheres of electric power supply, telecommunications and air transport have reached high level and the stretching of ''tele fabric'' has been finalized while Ethiopia has started negotiations on the sale of electric power, it was indicated.
As the economy of Sudan grows, Sudanese investors will undoubtedly prefer Ethiopia for investment, Ambassador Ali said, adding that there is also an encouraging start.
Currently Sudanese investors have started coming to Ethiopia to engage in industrial and agro-industry sectors and the embassy has given due attention to introducing alternative investments in the country.
According to him, efforts are also well underway to realize the agreements of the countries in conserving natural resources, preventing desertification and eradicating communicable diseases.
The relationship between the two countries has now reached such a high level as to be exemplary for the countries of the region thanks to the efforts of the leaders, Ambassador Ali stated.
Source: Walta Information Center
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