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China to provide $30 million for Salt road expansion

By JT - Sep 03,2019 - Last updated at Sep 03,2019

AMMAN — The Public Works Ministry and the government of China on Tuesday signed an agreement under which the latter will provide $30 million towards the expansion of the Salt road linking Subaihi and Ardah intersections.

The 12.5 km-long road will be expanded to a two-way road with four lanes, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Public Works Minister Falah Omoush, during the signing ceremony, expressed appreciation to the Chinese government for its continuous support, highlighting that the upgrade will serve various sectors including transportation, tourism and mainly agriculture. 

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