Baghdad: The Border Ports Authority announced on Thursday that it had generated revenues exceeding two trillion Iraqi dinars over the past seven months. Authority spokesman Alaa Al-Din Al-Qaisi shared this information during a press conference held at the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, which an Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent attended.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Qaisi stated that the authority’s revenues reached approximately 2.5 trillion dinars. He also noted that the Prime Minister, during his visit to the border ports, directed the allocation of 15 billion dinars for the Rabia and Safwan border crossings. This financial boost aims to enhance infrastructure and operations at these critical points.

Al-Qaisi highlighted the Border Ports Authority’s success in seizing 30 vehicles intended for smuggling, spoiled meat, and several cases involving the alteration of goods classification. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight and control across all border crossings.

He further explained that the authority generated revenues amounting to 2.5 trillion dinars over seven months, with July alone bringing in approximately 560 billion dinars. This achievement is attributed to the dedicated efforts of departments operating at the border crossings.

The authority anticipates a significant increase in revenues for the current year, thanks to the support provided by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zeidi to the authority’s initiatives and the border operations. This optimistic outlook emphasizes the authority’s strategic role in boosting the nation’s economy through enhanced border management.