Baghdad: The Head of the Border Ports Authority, Lieutenant General Omar Adnan Al-Waeli, announced that the Cabinet has approved the allocation of 15 billion dinars for the development of the Al-Walid, Rabia, and Safwan border crossings.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Waeli expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, and the Cabinet for their support regarding the border crossings file. He emphasized that this financial approval is a serious governmental initiative aimed at upgrading the infrastructure of these border crossings and enhancing the services provided at these critical points.

Al-Waeli further explained that the decision results from a series of meetings and discussions led by the Prime Minister, highlighting the strategic significance of these crossings. They are considered sovereign gateways for Iraq to its neighboring countries and serve as a major economic artery, contributing to trade stimulation, maximizing non-oil revenues, and supporting the national economy.