Jordanian PM, Iraqi industry minister discuss trade ties
Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals Mohammad Al Sudani (L), during his meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister Hani Al Mulki in Amman.
Amman : Jordanian Prime Minister Hani Al Mulki met with Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals Mohammad Al Sudani here on Sunday. During the meeting, Al Mulki voiced Jordan’s keenness to boost relations with its neighboring country in various fields.
The meeting was attended by Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yaroub Al Qudan and the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Safia Al Suhail. Al Mulki said that the reopening of the land route between the two countries will contribute to enhancing trade and economic ties between the two countries. “The reopening of the Tureibil border crossing is a strong indication of the return of stability in Iraq after the victories that have been achieved against terrorism”, he added.
The prime minister voiced Jordan’s readiness to actively contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq, provide it with the expertise to achieve development and build on the historical partnerships between the economic sectors in both countries, Petra reported.
He also highlighted the need to finalize the list of Jordanian commodities that will be exempted from Iraqi customs fees, adding that the Port of Aqaba is qualified to be a gateway for Iraqi imports and exports.
For his part, the Iraqi minister stressed the strong ties between Amman and Baghdad and said priority would be given to Jordanian companies and the private sector in reconstruction projects in his country.
—SM/IINA