Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized on Wednesday the importance of the Al-Jumaimah border crossing road in facilitating the movement of pilgrims and increasing trade between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Al-Sudani launched the implementation of the project to rehabilitate the 219-kilometer (round trip) Samawah (Al-Malha) - Al-Salman District - Al-Jumaimah Border Crossing - Saudi border road in Muthanna Governorate.
In a statement released by his media office, al-Sudani affirmed that "the road is one of the most important projects in the governorate and represents a vital economic artery for Muthanna and other governorates with neighboring Saudi Arabia. It will facilitate the movement of travelers, pilgrims, and Umrah performers, increase trade between the two brotherly countries, and is an important addition to the road network at the local and regional levels. It will also establish a broader partnership and trade exchange, which will positively impact the development of the governorate."
Al-Sudani explained that "this road cuts through the Samawah desert, which contributes to creating an attractive environment for investments, especially in the fields of agriculture, industry and mining," pointing to "the abundance of natural resources and the escalating development movement that Al-Muthanna is characterized by, and he emphasized the role of the governor of Al-Muthanna in following up on the stages of completing the project and putting solutions to the conflicts that may face implementation."
The Sudanese official stressed the importance of the Al-Jumaimah border crossing road in facilitating the movement of pilgrims and trade.
