U.S. LENDS SUDAN 57 MLN DLRS FOR WHEAT PURCHASES The U.S. Is to lend Sudan 57 mln dlrs to buy 309,000 tonnes of wheat and 73,000 tonnes of wheat flour, according to an agreement signed here. Under the agreement Sudan will receive 50 mln dlrs for the commodities and the rest for sea transportation. The loan is repayable in 40 years, including a 10-year grace period. Interest will be two pct for the grace period and three pct over the repayment period of 30 years.