Iraq-Jordan Free Zone Proposed at Bilateral Summit

By John Lee.

Iraq and Jordan have discussed the establishment of a free trade zone between the two countries, alongside broader bilateral cooperation in energy, investment and trade. The talks took place during an expanded session held in Amman between the two countries' delegations.

According to Iraq's Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and his Jordanian counterpart Jafar Hassan co-chaired the meeting. Al-Zaidi described Jordan as a strategic partner and emphasised the importance of a free trade zone to increase economic integration and mutual benefit.

(Source: Prime Minister's Office)

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