(1)

Mr. Jin (the Director of Accounts and Finance) explained that CNPC plans to cut production in other countries except Sudan, stressing that privacy of the relationship between the Republics of China and Sudan made the company’s endeavors to develop its projects and production in Sudan.

(2)

China Ambassador to Sudan Li Lian announced encouragement of CNPC company to continue working with high spirit in order to increase oil production so as to push the relationship between the two countries forward, saying that the relationship between Sudan and China will witness greater prosperity.

(3)

Dr. Awad (The Minister of Oil and Gas) lauded the role of China National Petroleum Corporation in introducing a model for technical cooperation and expertise exchange.

(4)

The Minister appreciated company’s decision on the exception of Sudan in its plan to cut production.

(5)

He (the minister) praises the significant role being played by CNPC in laying the foundations of the oil industry in the country.