Jordan calls for reopening Iraqi border crossing

AMMAN — Jordan on Saturday stressed the importance of reopening Iraq’s Turaibil crossing into the Kingdom, which was closed last July.

At a meeting with Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Safia Al Suhail, Trade Minister Maha Ali also discussed means to enhance cooperation in commerce and investments, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Suhail said her country gives special attention to efforts to reopen the key strategic crossing, noting that it was closed for security concerns. Iraq, she added, is looking into alternative routes within its territories to ensure smooth trade movement between the two countries.