Israel, Sudan agree to normalization as U.S. to delist Sudan from terrorism

Israel and Sudan on Friday agreed to normalize relations as U.S. President Donald Trump informed Congress to remove Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

“The leaders agreed to the normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel and to end the state of belligerence between their nations,” according to a joint statement by the United States, Israel and Sudan.

The statement said that the leaders agreed to begin economic and trade relations, with an initial focus on agriculture.

“This move will improve regional security and unlock new opportunities for the people of Sudan, Israel, the Middle East, and Africa,” the statement added.