AMMAN — Jordan and Iraq agreed to
establish an industrial city along their common border, Minister of Industry,
Trade, and Supply Yousef Al-Shamali said, according to Hala News.
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He told a press conference Wednesday that the
agreement followed closed-door discussion with an Iraqi ministerial delegation
headed by Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals, Manhal Aziz Al-Khabbaz.
The Iraqis arrived in Jordan Tuesday for discussions
on closer economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Hala News
said. Shamali and Khabbaz co-chaired the general assembly of a Jordanian-Iraqi
Company for Industry, according to Iraqi ambassador Haider Hadi.
Shamali, with Khabbaz next to him, told reporters
that “consent” has been granted during discussions with the visiting Iraqi
delegation for the establishment of the Industrial City project on the
Jordanian-Iraqi border Hala News reported.
He said setting
up an industrial city is an opportunity to consolidate bilateral economic ties
in the various sectors, especially industrial.
Khabbaz said that acquisition and leasing of border land
between Jordan and Iraq for the establishment of the joint industrial zone has
been completed. He said the joint industrial zone will provide job
opportunities in both countries and attract investments.
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