King Abdullah II: Iraqi-Jordanian border to reopen this year

Jordanian King Abdullah II declared during his meeting at the al-Husseiniyeh Palace with official press and journalists that there is a possibility of reopening the border crossing between Jordan and Iraq this year, Jordan News Agency reported Sunday.

"Today, the road began to clear regarding Syria and Iraq, and there are positive indications", the King said, voicing his optimism about the situation in Iraq.

The meeting also discussed a ceasefire in southwest Syria, which was agreed recently between Jordan, the United States and Russia.

Abdullah II also, tackled the latest crisis at the al-Aqsa Mosque, and efforts made to completely reopen the compound and restore the situation to how it was before the crisis erupted, and ensure that the historic and legal status quo at the holy shrine is maintained.


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