Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Monday began a four-day visit to China, reported International Business Times, oblivious of a warrant for his arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
China's ambassador to Sudan, Li Lian, says Beijing will increase its investments in the East African country's oil industry and support its program to increase oil production.
Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir chose a new foreign minister after vowing to improve relations with Europe and the U.S., which has sanctioned the country for more than 15 years over allegations it sponsors terrorism.
South Sudan hopes to resume oil production in September after reaching an interim agreement with Sudan on oil export fees, but it may take a year to return to full capacity, its top negotiator said on Tuesday.