▁Khartoum OnePress
The Minister of Finance, head of the working group in charge of developing urgent solutions to the economic challenges related to exports and imports, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, revealed a government direction to control and regulate border trade with neighboring countries, in order to ensure the achievement of the objectives of trade exchange and maximize its economic returns.
This came during an expanded meeting held today at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance under the chairmanship of the Minister of Finance, discussed the detailed report submitted by Ms. Mahasen Yacoub on the review of the foundations and controls of border trade regulation.
The meeting stressed the importance of updating the lists of goods for trade exchange, and tightening coordination between the federal government and the states to control and regulate trade and maximize its revenues, which contributes to supporting the national economy.
The meeting stressed the need to review the legal legislation, security controls and policies governing trade to promote common economic interests between Sudan and neighboring countries.
The meeting also recognized the importance of strengthening anti-smuggling capabilities, tightening control over border crossings, employing digital transformation and keeping abreast of modern technologies to regulate commercial transactions through designated official channels.