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Kuwait's Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Ali Al-Ghanim received President of the Sudanese National Council Ibrahim Omar and his accompanying delegation
KUWAIT, Aug 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is eager to establish better relations with Sudan and jointly pursue lucrative investment projects, its Chairman said on Tuesday.
Speaking to the press after meeting with the President of the Sudanese National Council Ibrahim Omar and his accompanying delegation, Ali Al-Ghanim said that Kuwait's ties with the Northern African nation date back years, citing numerous development projects Kuwait has undertaken in Sudan.
He said that the Sudanese official's visit aims to broaden the scope for bilateral cooperation, encouraging Sudanese entrepreneurs to visit the country more often in order to explore viable opportunities with their Kuwaiti partners.
Meanwhile, Omar said that his visit was an effort to solidify ties between both nations, as he touted ample investment opportunities his country has to offer.
He added that Khartoum was taking measures, including amending legislations, to ensure that it provides an environment that would lure much-needed foreign investment. (end)
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