Ethiopia, Sudan conclude border development meeting

October 18, 2007 (GAMBELLA) — The Ethio-Sudan Joint Border Development Commission meeting that has been held for three consecutive days in Gambella town was concluded on Thursday.

The 10th Forum for border development between Sudan and Ethiopia concluded its session in the Ethiopian town of Gombila and issued its recommendations which covered the agricultural, trade and economic fields.

Agreements were signed for the implementation of joint development cooperation between the two sides, the official ENA reported.

The meeting, which was opened last Tuesday, has dwelt upon security, trade, agriculture, health and other development matters.

The conference is believed to contribute share to enhance the cultural and socio-economic relations between the two countries

Some 150 participants including high ranking Sudanese and Ethiopian official were converged at the conference.

The 11th Conference of Ethio-Sudan Joint Border Development Commission is scheduled to be held in Damazin town of the Sudan.

(ST)