Amman: Minister of Transport Dr. Nidal Qatamin engaged in discussions on Thursday to explore avenues for the Jordanian freight fleet’s expansion into neighboring countries and European markets. The aim is to enhance its competitiveness both regionally and internationally.
According to Jordan News Agency, Dr. Qatamin held these discussions with Malek Haddad, Secretary-General of the Arab Union of Land Transport (AULT), and Dr. Khaled Laham, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. During the meeting, Dr. Qatamin emphasized the need to empower and strengthen Jordan’s land transport fleet, ensuring it aligns with international requirements, particularly those of the AULT.
Dr. Qatamin asserted that the ministry is committed to supporting the freight fleet’s role and improving its performance. The ministry plans to continue joint coordination and cooperation with the AULT to follow up on current proposals and initiatives aimed at achieving these goals.
He further highlighted that this collaboration is expected to contribute to the development of Jordan’s land transport sector and bolster the Kingdom’s standing as a regional hub for trade and transport activities.
The ministry statement also mentioned that the meeting addressed key challenges facing the Kingdom’s land transport sector. It explored ways to enhance ongoing cooperation to facilitate passenger movement by land and ensure the efficient flow of goods across borders.