Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Yarub Qudah, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani to enhance economic relations. The discussions focused on commercial cooperation and included the signing of a memorandum of understanding on standardization. The joint initiative aims to advance the Iraq Development Road project and strengthen mutual investments.
On February 3, 2025, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah convened with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani in Baghdad to strengthen bilateral relations in the economic and commercial spheres. Their discussions, part of the Jordanian-Iraqi Joint Trade Committee meetings, prioritized the advancement of industrial collaboration and commercial ties between Jordan and Iraq.
Key topics included the development of a joint border economic city, which aims to enhance economic integration and attract investment. Participants also evaluated the Iraq Development Road project’s strategic framework and its associated beneficial initiatives.
Qudah, leading the Jordanian delegation, expressed the government’s support for Iraq’s upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad. Following the meeting, the Jordanian-Iraqi Joint Trade Committee finalized their discussions by signing a memorandum of understanding focused on standardization and quality control between the two nations.
In addition, talks extended to cooperation on trade, industry, customs, and establishing points of contact, with an agreement to schedule future sessions. During his visit, Qudah also engaged with various Iraqi ministers to discuss economic collaboration, attended the Baghdad International Fair’s opening, and participated in the Jordanian-Iraqi Business Forum held a day prior.
The recent meeting between Minister Yarub Qudah and Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani reflects a growing commitment to enhance economic ties between Jordan and Iraq. The Jordanian-Iraqi Joint Trade Committee works to facilitate trade and investment, promoting collaborative efforts that aim to serve mutual interests. The Iraq Development Road is a significant infrastructure project intended to bolster trade links and economic cooperation within the region.
The discussions between Jordan and Iraq highlight a determined effort to enhance economic partnerships and foster collaboration. The signing of the memorandum of understanding for standardization and quality assurance marks a step toward establishing stronger commercial ties. Ongoing dialogues about joint ventures such as the border economic city signal a promising future for bilateral relations.
Original Source: jordantimes.com
