Jordan, Syria Discuss Strengthening Trade, Transport Cooperation

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, discussed in Damascus with head of the Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, Qutaiba Badawi, a number of economic and trade issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

The talks on Thursday addressed ways to enhance trade exchange between Jordan and Syria, with both sides stressing the importance of facilitating the entry of goods and products and ensuring their smooth transit through flexible procedures that support commercial activity.

The two sides agreed to facilitate the passage of Jordanian trucks to Syrian ports to carry out loading and unloading operations, as well as allow Syrian trucks to cross to the Port of Aqaba to conduct similar activities.

The step is expected to strengthen integration in the transport and logistics sector and open broader prospects for regional trade movement.

They also discussed the current regional conditions and the challenges they pose to transport and trade.

Both sides agreed to allow Jordanian trucks carrying goods of Jordanian origin to enter Syrian territory, and Syrian trucks carrying goods of Syrian origin to entre Jordan without the need for cargo transfer at the border in order to facilitate movement of goods.

During the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of benefiting from the strategic geographic location of the two countries and working to develop mechanisms of cooperation to help transform them into regional hubs for consolidating goods and re-exporting them to Gulf and European markets.

The move would help boost trade activity and stimulate the transport and logistics sector.

They also agreed on the need to maintain joint coordination to address the impact of regional developments on trade and supply chains, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and securing market needs while facilitating import and export operations in accordance with the regulations and procedures in both countries.

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