Iraq, Jordan sign security agreement
Iraq and Jordan have signed a security agreement to facilitate trade and travel between the two countries.
Iraq and Jordan signed a security and military cooperation agreement on Aug. 5 during a meeting in Amman, Jordan, between Iraqi Minister of Defense Arfan al-Hayali and Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mahmoud Abdul Halim Freihat.
According to a statement on the official website of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, the agreement aims to “exchange intelligence and expertise in the field of border protection and enhance intelligence capabilities and joint military exercises, as well as technology development, combat terrorism in its different forms, hold joint training sessions and enhance capabilities in the field.”
As per the agreement, trade between the two sides resumed Aug. 8, as the Iraqi Ministry of Transport revealed that the agreement would also restore truck movement between Iraq and Jordan.
According to a ministry press release, “All points of disagreement over operating Trebil border crossing have been resolved, especially after security has been stabilized in the west region [Anbar] and the route has been deemed safe.”
