Ethiopia Plans to Use Port Sudan for Half of Its ImportsAugust 19, 2017 - Ethiopia’s government revealed its interest to use Port Sudan for 50 percent of Ethiopia's import needs. Ethiopia’s prime minster Hailemariam Desalegn disclosed this during his official visit to Sudan. The Ethiopian premier also indicated that preparatory works are being done between the two countries toward that regard. Desalegn, who held discussion with Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on ways of strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries, indicated that Port Sudan is geographically convenient for Ethiopia's northern region. Ethiopia and Sudan have also signed various cooperation agreements earlier this year with an aim to promote economic relations and strengthen overall ties among the two countries.

Source: Ethiopian News August 19, 2017 07:30 UTC