 Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to open their borders after 11 years. Four borders crossing posts were discussed and the official launch will take place on October 1. This was announced after a meeting between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Sudan's Prime Minister Abla Hamdok held in Juba. Both leaders are revealed to resolve the reopening of water transport during Omar Bashir's regime. South Sudan and Sudan closed much of the 2000 borders in 2011, hitting traders and communities on both sides of the disputed line.