Re-opening the Trebil crossing, Iraq and Jordan vow to smooth the flow
Re-opening the Trebil crossing, Iraq and Jordan vow to smooth the flow
2017/8/30 10:30
[Ayna-Baghdad]
was returned on Wednesday, to open the border crossing of Trebil between Iraq and Jordan after a stop for more than 3 years.
A joint statement issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office and the Iraqi News Agency (KNA) said that the opening was “within the framework of the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and their keenness to strengthen their bilateral relations in various fields. Strengthen brotherly ties and cooperation for the benefit of their two neighboring peoples. ”
“The re-opening of the Trebil crossing, which comes after securing the international road from criminal gang attacks, will constitute a qualitative shift in the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries through this vital artery in various humanitarian and economic fields, especially commercial ones,” he added.
“The two governments pledge to make every effort through their joint cooperation to achieve the smooth flow of citizens and trucks in both directions,” he said, adding that “the reopening of this vital crossing will serve the interests of the two peoples and enhance the chances of security, stability and development in the two neighboring countries.”
He noted that the opening was “in line with the victorious victories achieved by the heroic Iraqi forces in liberating the land and spreading the sovereignty of the state and defeat the terrorist gang that led to the return of life to the Iraqi cities and border areas and the dedication of the joint efforts of the countries, Levels “.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday that the Trebil crossing will open on Wednesday with Jordan for the purpose of trucking goods, which would be another stage for citizens. ”
The Jordan Chamber of Commerce has estimated the country’s losses since the closure of the crossing in 2014 due to military operations and pursuit of terrorists in Anbar province Billion dollars.
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