( CNN ) -- The presidents of the two Sudans concluded talks Sunday aimed at addressing outstanding economic , oil and security issues after tensions between the two nations nearly led to a return to war . Talks between Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and his South Sudan counterpart Salva Kiir concluded in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa , where the two agreed to temporary arrangements over a disputed oil-rich region claimed by both countries . The agreement called for the creation of temporary administrative and security arrangements for the Abyei region , including the creation of a police service and a limited governing council . Al-Bashir and Kiir agreed to reconvene another summit to discuss the final disposition of the disputed region . Sudan and South Sudan in 2013 : Rise or fall together . South Sudan split from Sudan in 2011 as part of a peace deal that ended decades of war between the two sides . The war left nearly 2 million people dead . Soon after the split , tensions between the old foes escalated over outstanding issues , coming close to an all-out war in April . South Sudan shut off its oil supply last year , accusing Sudan of stealing oil revenue . The South got about 70 % of the formerly united country 's reserves when it became independent last year . Both countries have seen hyperinflation and a squeeze on incoming foreign currency as a result of the shutdown . Read more : Coup attempt disrupted , Sudanese government says . In September , the leaders signed a deal to resume the nation 's oil operations , but failed to address other key disputes between the recently divorced countries . In addition to a deal to restart oil exports from South Sudan , the two presidents agreed on a demilitarized zone and principles of border demarcation . However , they failed at that meeting to reach a deal on the status of Abyei . Neither country implemented the agreements from that meeting . CNN 's Faith Karimi and David McKenzie contributed to this report .
The presidents of the two Sudans agreed to temporary arrangements with Abyei . Abyei is a disputed oil-rich region claimed by both countries . As part of the agreement , there will be a police service and an administrative council .