PM says delegations from two countries will meet shortly to discuss bilateral cooperation on agriculture, trade and other issues; Sudanese airspace open to Israeli flights
Signing of order comes after Khartoum sends over $335 million to compensate US terror victims; move widely seen as a precursor to Sudan normalizing ties with Israel
The big, poor African state and the small, rich Gulf monarchies couldn't be more different; for a start, unlike Bahrain and the UAE, Sudan actually went to war against Israel
Statements from Jerusalem, Washington, and Khartoum all indicate official ties close, though Sudanese officials tell Reuters country's PM demands parliamentary approval
Ministers, US envoy indicate announcement from Khartoum or another Arab or Muslim-majority nation on Israel normalization imminent; jet seen making rare Tel Aviv-Khartoum trip
As pressure mounts in Khartoum to normalize with Israel, conference may be attempt to ready public for move; Sudan's gov't reportedly meets to discuss "peace with Israel"
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