Sudanese minister, Chinese delegation discuss oil investment
Nov 26, 2005 (KHARTOUM) — The minister of energy and mining, Awad Ahmad al-Jaz, Saturday 26 November received at his office the visiting Chinese parliamentary delegation, which is led by member of the Central Chinese Communist Party, Zhou Baixiu.
The delegation visits Sudan to participate in the second general conference of the National Congress party.
Chairman of the Chinese delegation said that China’s relations with Sudan are strategic and for the interest of the two friendly countries, indicating that there are several Chinese companies that have strong desire to invest in the field of petroleum in Sudan, particularly in the field of the construction of refineries and infrastructures of oil industry.
He said that the Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese leadership are looking forward for consolidations of China’s relations with the African countries in general and Sudan in particular.
Head of the Chinese delegation lauded the economic growth in Sudan, saying that Sudan has realized a high rate of economic growth that amounted 7 per cent a matter that enables it to occupy a distinguished rank in the fields of economic.
The minister of energy and mining said that Sudan investment doors is open in all domains to Chinese companies at all domains, not only in the field of petroleum.
He stressed that the National Congress party was greatly pleased by the distinguished participation of China in its second general conference, and appreciated the expressive address which was presented by the representative of China in the conference.
(ST)