Amman: Jordanian-Saudi Joint Committee for Land Transport convened on Tuesday, led by Fares Abu Diya, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transport of Jordan, and Abdul Majeed Al-Tasan, Undersecretary of the Saudi General Authority for Land Transport. The meeting included representatives from both countries’ relevant authorities.
According to Jordan News Agency, the committee explored methods to enhance land transport for passengers and goods and streamline joint transit procedures to bolster bilateral trade and economic flow. In the meeting, Abu Diya highlighted the well-established, cooperative bilateral relations across various fields between Jordan and Saudi Arabia. He emphasized that these strong ties are founded on mutual cooperation.
Abu Diya pointed out that the committee’s regular discussions reflect the two countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation frameworks in the field of land transport. He further indicated that the bilateral talks aim to monitor the implementation of the joint transport agreement signed in 2001, which has facilitated transport movement and provided benefits for both public and private sectors.
Abu Diya mentioned that the meeting minutes are part of ongoing efforts to develop mechanisms that serve the interests of both countries, ensuring integration of procedures and easing the passage of vehicles and trucks between Jordan and Saudi Arabia in the most efficient manner.
Al-Tasan noted the committee’s critical role in the continuous effort to enhance cooperation and make decisions that benefit common interests. He emphasized the importance of keeping up with modern transformations in the transport and e-commerce sectors and addressing the needs of the private sector in both countries.
The two sides reviewed the items in the meeting minutes, focusing on the passage of trucks, buses, and vehicles between the countries. The statement highlighted that this initiative aims to simplify procedures and improve trade and land transport flow, thereby supporting the economies of both nations and strengthening the strategic Jordanian-Saudi partnership.