The President of the Daraa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Nashat Al-Rifai, clarified that he, along with a Syrian-Jordanian economic delegation, visited the Director General of the Jaber Border Center, Colonel Muhammad Ali Al-Dhiyabat. The delegation included the President of the Irbid Chamber of Industry, Mr. Hani Abu Hassan, Board Member of the Chamber, Mr. Amin Al-Ramhi, and the Chairman and General Manager of Al-Durra Factory, Mr. Muhammad Khair Al-Nan. The visit aimed to discuss ways to facilitate the movement of entry and exit for investors and businessmen, and to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two brotherly countries.Mr. Al-Rifai emphasized the importance of continuous coordination and cooperation between private sector institutions and official authorities in both countries. He stressed the need to address and overcome any challenges facing investors, which would contribute to boosting trade exchange and investments, and support joint economic development efforts.For his part, Mr. Abu Hassan pointed out the significant role played by the Jaber Border Center as a main artery for trade exchange and investment movement between Jordan and Syria. He noted that streamlining procedures for investors and industrialists contributes to revitalizing economic activity and opening broader horizons for commercial and investment cooperation between both sides.In turn, Colonel Al-Dhiyabat reviewed the efforts exerted to develop the services provided at the center, and to facilitate procedures for travelers, investors, and cargo movement. He affirmed the keenness to enhance work efficiency and provide the best services to cope with the growing growth in transit traffic and trade exchange.The attendees praised the announcement by the Ministry of Investment in Jordan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, regarding inviting specialized companies and consortiums to participate in the Jaber Border Crossing development project through a public-private partnership (PPP). They confirmed that the project represents a major strategic step toward enhancing the crossing's position as a regional trade gateway and an integrated center for border and logistical services.At the conclusion of the meeting, the importance of continuing cooperation and coordination between official authorities and private sector institutions was reaffirmed. This cooperation aims to overcome obstacles for investors, enhance the business environment, and capitalize on the promising economic opportunities provided by the development of the Jaber Border Crossing in the coming period
20/6/2026
