Khartoum and Juba to discuss opening of border crossings

Three days of joint talks between Sudan and South Sudan on issues of transport and roads are scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Three days of joint talks between Sudan and South Sudan on issues of transport and roads are scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Sudan’s Minister for Transport Siraj Al-Din Hamid said the two sides will discuss means of transport between the two countries including rehabilitation and operation of the railway line between Babanusa and Wau.

Al-Din said 246 vessels are available to resume river navigation, with a thematic committee already completing a draft framework agreement on the issue.

Upon arrival in Khartoum’s airport yesterday, South Sudan’s Minister of Roads and Bridges Kuong Danher Galuak told Khartoum-based Sudan Vision that his visit indicates his government’s commitment to implementing signed border crossing agreements.

Galuak said the two sides will discuss through a technical committee issues pertaining to the opening of border crossings as soon as possible.

Al-Din added that preparations are being made for Galuak to meet Sudan’s vice president.

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