1. The government of the Republic of Korea welcomes the US decision to lift on October 12 economic sanctions against Sudan, and commends the Sudanese government for making efforts to address issues and respond to terrorism in the region in the course of its negotiations with the US.

2. In addition, the government of the Republic of Korea expects that this sanctions relief will contribute to Sudan’s economic development and its relations with the ROK, with which it marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2017.


* unofficial translation