Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah met with Iraqi Ambassador Omer Al Barzanji to discuss enhancing economic cooperation, focusing on trade and the Joint Economic City project. They committed to improving bilateral trade and addressing barriers while implementing prior agreements.
On March 10, 2025, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply of Jordan, Yarub Qudah, convened a meeting with the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Omer Al Barzanji. The primary focus of this meeting was to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, specifically in terms of trade development and the advancement of the Joint Economic City project.
During the discussions, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to improving bilateral trade relations, addressing obstacles that impede the movement of goods, and executing agreements from prior joint committee meetings, including a recent trade committee session that took place in Baghdad.
Minister Qudah emphasized the significance of ongoing collaboration between Jordan and Iraq to facilitate trade exchanges and expedite the development of the Joint Economic City. He also highlighted the latest developments in the implementation of this crucial project, as reported by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The meeting between Minister Yarub Qudah and Ambassador Omer Al Barzanji underscores the strong commitment of Jordan and Iraq to enhance economic ties through trade expansion and the Joint Economic City initiative. By addressing trade barriers and executing previous agreements, both nations aim to foster a more integrated economic partnership that can benefit their respective economies.
Original Source: jordantimes.com
