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Sudan eyes stronger growth, exports, lower deficit in 2019

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (PHOTO:FILE)

Sudan expects stronger economic growth, a big rise in exports and a reduced budget deficit next year, according to a draft budget approved by the cabinet on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Motazz Moussa said the 2019 budget was “based on real resources (and) disciplined spending”, adding that the government would prioritise higher production of oil, wheat and sugar as well as digital economy investments.

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