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Eight New Firms to Invest in Gold Coming April
Khartoum 16/5/2012(Sudan Vision Daily)
Eight companies have planned to start commercial production of gold by
April this year, Kamal Abdel Latif, Sudanese Minister of Minerals, has
said, adding that 161 blocks are ready for investment.
He said 89 companies are continuing geological surveys at the areas of
their concessions, adding that financial and technical capacity as well
previous experiences would be the criteria of selection of investors.
Speaking at the 2nd meeting of the Ministry's Advisory Council, he said
tenders for investment in these blocks would be invited gradually.
The Ministry is working in total coordination with States and is
committed not to grant concessions to any company without clearance from
the competent State authorities, he said.
The Minister indicated that traditional mining activities have changed
lives of the people for the better and that scores of companies have
expressed desire to invest in various mining sectors in the country,
pledging to facilitate their activities.
He said the Ministry is exerting efforts to introduce centrifuge system to avoid use of mercury in extraction of gold.
Spokesman of Foreign Ministry: Ministry will work to surpassing stage of debate over Security Council resolution 2046
Khartoum 17/5/2012(SUDAN MEDIA CENTER) 
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Al-Obied
Ahmed Muraweh, has stressed the keenness of the ministry to work in the
coming period to surpass the stage of debate over the Security Council's
resolution 2046 in order to safeguard the country from plots.
Muraweh expressed in a statement to SUNA, following approval of the
statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the National Assembly,
the satisfaction of the ministry over outcome of the deliberations about
the report of the committee for External Relations.
He pointed out that approval of the statement was considered part of the
required important relations for the integration between the state's
bodies representing in the Parliament and the executive organs.
He said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has benefited from the
deliberations and the outcome of the committee as well as the
recommendations, regarding what was done by the committee as a guideline
for the ministry in the coming period, especially that the political
and executive organs have expressed their visions at the level of the
Council of Ministers and the Presidency of the Republic.
Africa a Priority in Sudan's Foreign Relations: Foreign Minister
Khartoum 9/5/2012 (SUDAN VISION DAILY)
Africa will remain a focus of
Sudan’s foreign policy and a priority given Sudan’s geographical
location in the Continent, Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ali Karti, has
said.
“Strengthening Sudan’s role in Africa requires a new
vision” the Minister said in statement to the Parliament yesterday,
adding “That vision is now ready and will be submitted to competent
bodies for consideration”.
Sudan’s relations with the Arab world
have moved from the phase of political support to the phase of support
to development projects, the Minister said in his statement to the House
which touched on a range of foreign policy issues, citing continued
funding from Arab financial institutions. He called on international
financial institutions to cease selective approach, saying Sudan had
honoured all its technical commitments to qualify for debt write-off.
Concerning
relations with South Sudan, the Minister said Sudan’s priority is to
rethink relations between Khartoum and Juba to ensure that Sudan
strategic interests are protected and possible harm from South Sudan is
deterred so that the country is no longer prone to blackmailing and
pressures of pro-South Sudan international bodies.
We are
hopeful that the Government of South Sudan realises that its current
approach towards and manner of dealing with Sudan will not advance the
interests of the South and its people, Karti said, adding that the
Sudanese Government is exerting efforts to familiarize African leaders
with the reality of dispute between Khartoum and Juba and the efforts
the Sudan has made for the sake of improving its relations with the
South which is trying to portray itself as a victim rather than an
aggressor.
On relations with Europe, the Foreign Minister said
Sudan is endeavouring to engage the European Union on economic
cooperation through other Funds away from the Cotonou Agreement.
On
relations with Asia, the Minister said Sudan maintains model relations
with Asian countries in terms of economic and commercial partnership,
citing China as Sudan’s biggest economic partner.
Concerning
relations with the US, the Foreign Minister said Sudan is making efforts
to improve relations with the United States including the removal of
Sudan name from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism and lifting
of unilateral economic sanctions.
“Sudan has been tremendously
affected by the imposition of unfair sanctions and the use of the UN
Security Council and the International Monetary Fund to pressurize
Sudan”, he said, adding “ we are in need of additional serious dialogue
with the US Administration to address the injustice done to our
country”.
Sudan to Raise Heglig Oil Output, Sign Deals
Khartoum8/5/2012 (SUDAN VISION DAILY)
Sudan's crude oil production
at Heglig oilfield will increase to 80,000 barrels per day and
exploration deals for six blocks will be signed soon, as it moves to
make up for a big loss in oil exports, Petroleum Minister has said.
"We
assure you the Petroleum Ministry is moving along in its programme for
this year, to upgrade production and increase it from blocks 2 and 4,
which represent the Heglig area, to a ceiling of 80,000 b/d of crude,"
Awad Ahmed Al-Jaz told Parliament yesterday.
“The Government of South
Sudan has been dragging its feet at the negotiation table and at times
making arrogant offers” he said, adding “We have accepted the proposals
tabled by the AUHIP headed by Thabo Mbeki but South Sudan negotiators
were intransigent”
“The hasty shutdown of oil by the Government of
South Sudan was evidence of bad intention towards Sudan and the Sudanese
people” Al-Jaz said in his statement to the House.
The Minister
said increasing oil production is a priority for the Petroleum Ministry,
and that plans are underway to design and construct a 147 km pipeline
to transport crude oil from oilfields to Bileila.
He said the
Ministry has taken necessary measures to ensure continued supply of oil
products for local consumption besides the continuation of supply of
electricity to the people.
The Minister said last week that Heglig,
which had a capacity of about 55,000 b/d, had been repaired and was
pumping oil again but he did not elaborate.
“The design was to
destroy oil facilities in Heglig including the control centre and power
generation stations so that oil pumping from Heglig ceases for years to
come but they have been disappointed by the quick repair of facilities
and resumption of oil production” the Minister said.
He added that
the way the oil facilities have been damaged indicate involvement of
foreign experts and technicians who have full knowledge of oil
industry-related matters.
He said the Ministry gathered sufficient
evidence regarding the attack on Heglig that incriminate the Government
of South Sudan, adding that assessment of magnitude of damage done to
oil facilities in Heglig was continuing and that a visit was arranged
for investors to see for themselves the evidence of scale of havoc
wrecked by the South Sudan army in Heglig.
Al-Jaz said a global
tender had been conducted for six unlicensed blocks and exploration
deals would be signed in the coming month.
"We received more than 70 offers from international companies," he said.
Heglig is central to Sudan's economy, which has already had to cope with the loss of oil revenues after the south seceded.
On
Tuesday, the Finance Minister said the dispute had created a $2.4
billion gap in Sudan's public finances and caused exports to plunge 83
percent.
The Heglig field is operated by Greater Nile Petroleum
Operating Co (GNPOC), a consortium of Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and
Sudanese companies.
GNPOC said in March it would go ahead with plans to increase output to 70,000 bpd from 60,000 b/d.
South
Sudan inherited three-quarters of the oil when it gained independence
from its northern neighbour last July, leaving Sudan with a capacity of
about 115,000 b/d.
The South needs to export its crude via the North
to a Red Sea terminal at Port Sudan, but both countries have been unable
to agree on an oil transit fee.
Sudan Chad Relations at their Best: Minister
Khartoum 8/6/2012 SUDAN VISION DAILY
The Sudanese Ministry of
Foreign Affairs commended the level of bilateral relations between Sudan
and Chad. The State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Salah
Wanasi described the relations as a model of cooperation among the
states of the region.
He affirmed that during his meeting with the
General Consul of the State of Chad in Gineina bordering town who
submitted his credentials yesterday, the readiness of the government to
provide the necessary assistance to the Chadian General Consul so as to
discharge his duties in the proper manner.
On his part, the General
Consul Ishaj Ahmed Warga said he will not spare any effort for the sake
of enhancing the relations between the two countries, affirming
solidness of relations between the two people.
On the other hand,
Gineina Commissioner Ahmed stated that relations between Sudan and Chad
are developing, adding that the movement of people between Gineina and
N’djamena and the neighboring towns to West Darfur State is normal
besides commercial exchanges and entry of Chadian brothers to Gineina
for treatment and completing procedures of Hajj besides other issues
that entail the presence of Consulate in Gineina.
Sudanese, Italian Investment Forum to Convene next June
Khartoum 8/5/2012 -SUDAN VISION DAILY
Italian
and Sudanese businessmen unions agreed in principle to hold a forum in
Italy on chances of investment in the two countries with participation
of a number of companies operating in Africa and Middle East in
collaboration with the Italian embassy in Khartoum.
The Secretary
General of Sudanese businessmen union Bakri Yousif affirmed the
importance Italy represents on the level of European and world economy,
pointing out to the experiences of technology and advanced industries it
has that the Sudanese market can accommodate.
During his meeting
with the Italian Ambassador Armando Baruco in Khartoum, he called on the
return of previous activities of the Italian companies in Sudan to get
benefit from the available investment opportunities. He also announced
the tentative agreement to organize Sudan day in Italy next June
including holding of a forum on the opportunities and investments fields
in Sudan.
On his part, the Italian Ambassador affirmed his country's
desire to promote cooperation between Sudan and Italy besides enhancing
the cooperation of business sectors in the two countries.
It is
worth noting that the Italian businessmen union has 18/000 companies in
different fields operating in particular in Africa and Middle East. They
will take part in the forum.
Emir of Qatar Receives Ali Karti
Doha,
May 6, 2012 (SUNA)- 
The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, received Sunday at the Emiri Chamber in Doha the visiting Foreign Minister, Ali Ahmed Karti, and discussed progress of the bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern to Sudan and Qatar.
Meanwhile, the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister for the Council of Ministers Affairs, Ahmed bin Abdalla Al-Mahmoud, also received Karti and reviewed progress of the relations between the two sister countries and means of consolidating them further in all fields.
The meeting was attended by Sudan Ambassador to Qatar, Yasser Khidir Khalafalla, and a number of officials at the Qatari General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.
