Turkish Trade Minister announces full opening of land route to Jordan and the Gulf
Turkey’s Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, announced that the land corridor linking Turkey, Syria, and Jordan—which provides direct access to the Gulf countries—will become fully operational next year after the completion of necessary reforms and the removal of existing obstacles.
During his official visit to Amman and meetings with Jordanian officials, Bolat described the route as “a vital corridor for regional trade and transportation,” noting that its full activation could boost economic exchanges and strengthen regional cooperation.
Referring to the recent land transit agreement signed between Ankara and Damascus, the Turkish Trade Minister underlined that the deal had wide resonance in Jordan and raised strong expectations for the development of regional trade. He stressed that the corridor not only connects Turkey to Jordan and the Gulf countries but could also serve as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East.
Bolat also announced the continuation of efforts to restore the historic Hejaz Railway, stating that the project is being pursued in coordination with the relevant countries. According to him, reviving this railway line would contribute not only to freight transport but also to passenger travel, thereby supporting tourism and cultural exchange.
Highlighting the close and friendly relations between the two countries, the Minister expressed hope that bilateral trade volume would continue to grow in the coming years. He recalled that during the recent meeting of the Turkey–Jordan Joint Economic Commission (JEC), a memorandum of understanding was signed covering various fields including trade, industry, agriculture, services, and tourism.
He added that supplementary agreements would be finalized in the future at the highest level between the leaders of the two countries, forming a roadmap for expanding economic cooperation and joint investments.
Concluding his remarks, Bolat emphasized that the main objective is to accelerate economic integration between Turkey and Jordan. He also noted that Jordan has officially invited Turkish companies and contractors to participate in the country’s development projects, which include major infrastructure investments in water and transportation.
