Al-Zaidi Emphasizes Establishing Free Zone to Boost Trade Cooperation with Jordan

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi emphasized today, Monday, the importance of establishing a free zone between Iraq and Jordan to enhance trade exchange between the two countries. Al-Zaidi chaired an expanded talks session held in the capital Amman with Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, bringing together the Iraqi and Jordanian delegations. The discussions included reviewing bilateral relations and ways to develop them across various sectors, especially energy, economy, and investment, aiming to serve the interests of the two brotherly countries. Al-Zaidi highlighted the significance of his visit to Jordan to boost cooperation and coordination in economic, commercial, industrial, and security fields. The meeting also addressed regional developments, reaffirming the centrality of the Palestinian issue and the necessity of justice for the Palestinian people and restoration of their rights, alongside supporting diplomatic efforts and dialogue to confront challenges and resolve crises and conflicts and their negative impacts regionally and internationally. The Prime Minister stressed that Jordan is a strategic partner to Iraq, expressing hope for increased cooperation and joint coordination to face challenges and strengthen bilateral relations. He also confirmed the importance of establishing a free trade zone to enhance cooperation and connectivity for mutual benefit. For his part, Jafar Hassan stated that the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit reflects the depth of brotherly relations between the two countries, emphasizing his country's support for the Iraqi government and people, and the commitment to sustaining cooperation and coordination to achieve integration across various fields.