TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Director-General of Ilam Customs Office Rouhollah Gholami said on Saturday that Iran and Iraq customs officials are in talks with each other for reopening Mehran Border Crossing with the aim of resuming trade activities halted due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Intensive talks between Iran and Iraq customs officials are underway regarding the resumption of trade and business activity via Mehran Border, he added.
In this regard, the Iranian ambassador to Iraq is also following up on the case seriously.
Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and after about two months of hiatus of bilateral trade via this border, necessary health measures have presently been taken for the resumption of trade activity, the director-general emphasized.
Considering the strategic importance of the Mehran border and special emphasis of the governor-general of Ilam province, efforts are underway for reopening the border crossing, Gholami stressed.
According to the latest joint session held with Iraqi officials, it was agreed to reopen the border for two days a week for exporting foodstuff and agricultural products, he said, adding, “issuance of order from Iraqi officials is needed for implementation of the agreement.”
- source : MNA, Irannews
