The meetings concluded with the signing of a comprehensive protocol aimed at accelerating Sudan’s economic recovery and increasing bilateral trade, which reached approximately $1.15 billion in 2024.
A key outcome of the summit is the agreement to give Egyptian
companies priority in Sudan’s post-war reconstruction projects. Egypt also
pledged technical support to help restart Sudanese factories damaged by the
ongoing conflict and will begin training Sudanese customs personnel in January.
El Khatib reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to "strategic
partnerships" during Sudan's economic recovery phase, while Yaqoub
emphasized the need to remove all obstacles hindering the flow of goods between
the two Nile Valley nations.
To streamline trade, the two sides agreed on several
logistical measures:
Border Crossings: A conference for border crossing managers
will be held in January to resolve congestion issues.
Infrastructure: Both nations will seek funding for new logistics
zones along the border.
Transport: Coordination will increase to allow more trucks
and buses to pass through border points.
Standards: A mechanism will be established to unify
technical specifications and accept mutual certificates of conformity for
traded goods.
The committee agreed to study a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) between Egypt’s General Authority for Investment (GAFI) and Sudan’s
National Investment Authority. This partnership aims to transfer Egyptian
expertise in managing free zones and implementing "one-stop-shop"
investment systems.
Furthermore, the central banks of both countries intend to
update an existing MoU to cover governance, financial inclusion, and anti-money
laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) measures.
The two ministers agreed to hold the Joint Committee meetings regularly to monitor progress. The next high-level session is scheduled to take place in Khartoum during the first half of 2027.