Khartoum- The Sudanese Union of Chambers of Commerce has affirmed readiness for participation in the first trade forum bringing together the Sudanese businessmen with their Saudi Arabian counterparts, which is to be launched at Al Salam Rotana Hotel in Khartoum today, Tuesday.
Deputy Chairman of the Union of Chambers of Commerce Samir Ahmed Gassim has pointed out in a statement to Sudan Vision that the Sudanese side would urge banking cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a view to facilitating trade between the two countries besides increasing the agricultural and animal products exports to the Kingdom.
He indicated that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries has reached 500 million dollars.
The Deputy Chairman of the Union of Chambers of Commerce said the forum comprises joint meetings between the Sudanese and Saudi businessmen besides talks between heads of the chambers and representatives of government institutions.
It also includes a workshop to present the procedures for the entry of Saudi products to Sudan by the Sudanese Customs Authority.