REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Sudanese Ambassador to Indonesia, Abd Al Rahim Al Siddig, hopes political parties in Indonesia and Sudan could cooperate and discuss about democratic transformation. Indonesia experienced transition to democracy in the late 1990s. Meanwhile, Sudan is undergoing democratic transition as South Sudan separated from the country. 

"They can exchange visits and experiences," Ambassador Al Siddig said on Monday.

Sudan has more than 40 parties, but only 10 which sit in National Assembly with National Congress as its ruling party. In the other side, Indonesia also has 34 parties, but only ten which are verified to compete in 2014 General Election. Indonesia's current ruling party is Democratic Party.

Al Siddig also expects that Indonesian and Sudan could enhance cooperation in all fields, particularly agriculture and food processing. The trade volume between Sudan and Indonesia almost reaches a billion USD. "But it is in favour of Indonesia," he said.

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