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The General Authority of Customs in Iraq announced the sending of 70 tankers as a first batch of crude oil towards Syrian territory, as part of a strategic plan aimed at diversifying export outlets and enhancing the efficiency of trade and energy movement through land crossings.
The Authority explained that the operation was carried out under joint field supervision between the concerned authorities, and with direct follow-up to ensure the smooth flow of regulatory and supervisory procedures, in line with the Iraqi government’s orientations aimed at maximizing national resources and opening new economic paths.
Director General of the General Authority of Customs, Thamer Qasim Daoud, said that the Authority has harnessed all its technical and administrative capabilities to make export operations through the Rabia crossing a success, noting that customs cadres work according to a modern system that ensures speed of completion and accuracy of procedures.
He added that the launch of crude oil exports through this port represents an important indicator of the development of the logistical environment in Iraq, and enhances the role of border crossings as economic engines that contribute to supporting revenues and stimulating regional trade.
Daoud stressed that the Authority will continue to implement development and modernization plans at border posts, in line with the requirements of the next stage and raising the efficiency of institutional performance.
On April 20, the General Authority for Crossings and Customs announced the opening of the Al-Yarubiyah–Rabiah border crossing between Syria and Iraq, after a closure that lasted for more than ten years, in a step that would enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.
