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Razzaz opens exhibition with pledge to bolster Jordanian-Iraqi relations

By JT - Jun 26,2019 - Last updated at Jun 26,2019

AMMAN — The government “will not settle” until Jordanian-Iraqi relations achieve their full potential, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz said on Tuesday.

The premier’s remarks came during his inauguration of the 13th Jordan International Building, Construction & Engineering Industries Exhibition held in cooperation with the Jordanian Construction Contractors Association (JCCA), the Arab Contractors Union and the Iraqi Contractors Federation (ICF), the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Razzaz also highlighted Jordan’s support to Iraq in facing challenges hindering cooperation between the two countries, pointing to the designation of a taskforce to alleviate any challenges.

The prime minister noted a number of procedures that have been taken to facilitate the process of obtaining visas, including the ability to apply through the Interior Ministry’s website or via travel agencies. During the exhibition, a memorandum of cooperation was signed by the JCCA, the ICF and the Iraqi ministry of planning.

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