Iraq: Rabia border crossing with Syria opens on April 20

The Iraqi Border Ports Authority announced the opening of the Rabia-Tel Kocher border crossing with Syria on April 20, to boost trade and transportation and create job opportunities.

Iraq: Rabia border crossing with Syria opens on April 20
15 April, 2026   11:11
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The head of Iraq's Border Ports Authority, Omar al-Waeli, announced that the Rabia-Tel Kocher border crossing with Syria in Nineveh Governorate will open on April 20, as part of efforts to boost trade and transportation.

Al-Waeli explained to the Iraqi News Agency that the new crossing will contribute to revitalizing the local economy, providing job opportunities for residents, and facilitating the transit of passengers and goods.

And noted that the opening of the crossing is part of a government plan to develop border crossings, following the recent opening of the al-Walid crossing in Anbar and the commencement of oil exports to Syria through it.

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