AMMAN — The ministries of transport and industry on Tuesday agreed to start arrangements for the entry of Jordanian commercial trucks to Iraq, preparing the ground for the implementation of the relevant decision taken for that purpose.

The decision came during a joint meeting with representatives of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) and Amman Chamber of Commerce and the Truck Owners Association, held in the presence of Transport Ministry Secretary General Anmar Khasawneh and director of the Land Transport Regulatory Commission Salah Lozi.

Iraqi media reports on Thursday indicated that a delegation from the Ministry of Transport would travel to Jordan next week to hold official meetings on the entry of commercial trucks to both countries through the Turaibil border crossing.

Prime Minister Hani Mulki told lawmakers on Thursday that the process would be completed next week (see separate story).

In addition, the reports noted that the delegation would discuss the establishment of facilities for the transport between Baghdad and Amman, as well as for the customs and visa procedures.

“This strategic decision will reflect positively on our exports without a doubt,” Jordanian Exports Association President Omar Abu Wishah said.

He told The Jordan Times that “Iraq has always been a very important market for Jordan and we are happy to bring it back”.

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