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Syria and Jordan announced on Monday the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at establishing a railway connection between the two countries, paving the way for a regional corridor linking Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, and reaching Turkey. This initiative seeks to enhance transportation, trade, and economic integration among the regional states. During a joint press conference in Damascus, the Syrian Foreign Minister highlighted that the railway agreement is one of the key outcomes of the third session of the Supreme Coordination Council between the two nations, which saw the signing of 11 cooperation documents across various sectors. He noted that since the beginning of their cooperation, Syria and Jordan have signed 35 agreements and memoranda of understanding, with trade exchange tripling within a year to reach 330 million dollars, and expectations for continued growth this year. Regarding infrastructure, both sides agreed to develop the Jaber-Nasib crossing to operate around the clock, with separate lanes for trucks and passengers and an electronic customs linkage. They also agreed on rehabilitating the international road between the countries at a cost of 47 million dollars, studying the establishment of a joint economic city, and updating the free zone. The Jordanian Foreign Minister affirmed his country's ongoing support for Syria in facing challenges and reconstruction efforts, noting that the signed documents cover multiple cooperation fields that strengthen integration between the two countries.
