Aws Al-Mahdawi, a member of the Diyala Council, announced on Wednesday that the project of Al-Mundhiriyah border crossing east of the province will be funded with more than 50 billion dinars.
“Al-Mundhiriyah absorbs 15% of international trade because of its location near the capital, Baghdad, and because of the stability of the land routes, it’s a magnet for companies and traders,” Al-Mahdawi said.
He added, “The government has allocated more than 50 billion dinars as part of the deal to rebuild and develop the crossing, this is the first time the crossing has been built in 50 years.”
“The plan aims to turn the crossing into an economic point for trade and tourism throughout the year and to increase its capacity especially during holidays,” he said.
He added “a committee has been formed to set the plans which will give a better idea of the overall development process, as most would expect to increase the crossing’s capacity by up to 50% of what it is now.”
Al-Mundhiriyah crossing is one of the significant intersections utilized for the inventory of products and the passage of voyagers.
