"Transport" discusses with the Turkish Carriers Association enhancing land transport and transit between the two countries
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Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport Fares Abu Deyah, during his meeting with a delegation from the Turkish International Carriers Association (UND) which included Vice Chairman of the Association's Board of Directors Kemal Gul, discussed ways to enhance Jordanian-Turkish cooperation in the field of land transport and transit, and to facilitate the movement of trucks and goods between the two countries.
Abu Deyah emphasized during the meeting the importance of the relations that link Jordan and Turkey in the transport sector, pointing out that the current regional developments have enhanced the importance of land transport and alternative logistical corridors, and the role of Jordan and Turkey in supporting trade and transit movement between the countries of the region.
He pointed out that the Ministry is following up on the procedures and implementation mechanisms that contribute to reducing transport costs and enhancing the fluidity of truck movement and trade exchange between the two countries.
The reality of the movement of Turkish trucks through Jordanian territory was also reviewed, where the Turkish side praised the facilities provided to Turkish carriers, and the improvement in the crossing procedures at the Jaber border crossing center and the reduction in waiting times.
For his part, Haddad emphasized the importance of enhancing partnership between Jordanian and Turkish carriers, and taking advantage of the current regional circumstances to develop alternative land corridors, thereby enhancing Jordan's role as a regional logistics hub.
The importance of developing integrated logistical corridors linking Jordan, Turkey, Syria, and Saudi Arabia was also discussed.
