Jordan, Iraq discuss implementation of recent deals at 2016 Sulaimani Forum

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tareq Hammouri on Thursday said that both Jordan and Iraq are keen on boosting cooperation and implementing joint agreements and understandings, describing the collaboration between the two countries as modular for all joint Arab cooperation.

Attending the 6th Sulaimani Forum in Baghdad, the minister underlined that deals are considered a breakthrough in economic integration on various levels.

The forum focused on economic cooperation between the two countries, an official ministry statement carried by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, said.

The agreements included a joint economic zone on the border, an oil pipeline to supply Jordan with 10,000 barrels of Kirkuk oil, daily, and customs exemptions for Jordanian and Iraqi products, as well as settling old financial claims.