Industry Minister Calls for Removal of Obstacles to Exports and Imports

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon

The Sudanese Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Ali Yaqoub, has emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination among all entities involved in foreign trade. She called for the removal of obstacles hindering export and import operations, ensuring the provision of more efficient and effective services to the private sector, as well as to exporters and importers.

This came as she chaired an extensive meeting on Thursday, attended by departments responsible for the export and import sectors, along with the technical teams overseeing the “Baladna” (Our Homeland) platform. The meeting aimed to review performance over the recent period, assess the platform’s operational progress, and identify the challenges it faces.

The meeting examined performance indicators related to export and import procedures and the level of coordination among relevant stakeholders. It also addressed efforts to streamline processes and facilitate the flow of trade, with the goal of supporting the national economy and increasing Sudanese exports to foreign markets.

Furthermore, the meeting discussed the progress of the “Baladna” platform and the services it provides to users. Participants reviewed the status of the platform’s implementation requirements, as well as plans for its further development and the expansion of its electronic services.

The Minister stressed the need to accelerate the pace of work and address technical and operational issues, ensuring that the platform achieves its intended objectives: simplifying procedures and advancing digital services related to trade.

The meeting concluded with a number of recommendations aimed at enhancing performance in the foreign trade sector and improving the efficiency of services provided through the “Baladuna” platform, thereby supporting the state’s digital transformation efforts, stimulating economic activity, and increasing the competitiveness of Sudanese exports.

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