Mafraq, December 19 (Petra) – The Minister of Industry and Trade, Yarub Qudah, conducted an inspection of the Jaber border crossing and the Jordanian-Syrian Joint Free Zone on Thursday to evaluate the readiness of operations and facilitate the flow of goods between Jordan, Syria and beyond.

Qudah detailed that approximately 130 trucks are scheduled to enter through the Jaber crossing and over 85 trucks through the Jordanian-Syrian Joint Free Zone into Syrian territory on the same day. He emphasized the operational preparedness of the border crossings, underscoring the coordinated efforts of Jordanian authorities to provide the necessary support.

The minister highlighted recent measures implemented to streamline cargo transit, including a "back-to-back" system enabling goods transfer from Jordanian to Syrian trucks within the customs yard. Additionally, Jordan has authorized Jordanian trucks to enter Syrian territory under a "door-to-door" system, aimed at resolving logistical challenges and boosting trade flow.

He also underlined the facilitation of foreign goods transit through Jordan to Syria and beyond, with significant activity recorded, including hundreds of trucks transporting goods both ways.

Qudah noted directives issued by His Majesty King Abdullah II to extend all possible support to the Syrian people, which included forming a dedicated task force to enhance the functionality of the Jaber crossing and the Jordanian-Syrian Joint Free Zone. The King’s directives were also reflected in a recent humanitarian convoy dispatched by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization to support Syrians.

Over the past three days, the volume of trade activity between the two nations has significantly increased, according to Qudah. Around 500 trucks loaded with goods have traveled to Syria, while over 150 trucks transited from Syria through Jordan to various destinations. This surge also included vehicles utilizing the Jordanian-Syrian Joint Free Zone for "back-to-back" operations and traffic facilitating the movement of goods from Lebanon via Syria to Jordan.

//Petra// AJ

19/12/2024 13:45:18