Egypt to Build New Road for Trade with Jordan & Iraq

Egypt has signed a protocol with Jordan and Iraq to develop a new road. This road will facilitate trade to Amman and Baghdad.

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03/03/2021 16:00

To help facilitate trade with Iraq and Jordan, Egypt has signed a protocol to develop a ground transportation line from Cairo to Amman in Jordan, and then to Baghdad in Iraq. The toll for the new road will cost USD 130, which covers the cost of passage by ferry to the ports of Nuweiba and Aqaba.

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