DAMASCUS, Syria — A vital border crossing between Syria and Jordan reopened Saturday for the first time in years, Syria’s state-run news agency reported, adding that the flow of trucks and transit across the border has begun. A news site linked to Jordan’s military, however, said preparations to reopen the crossing were not finished yet. The reopening of the Naseeb border crossing would bring major relief to President Bashar Assad’s government by restoring a much needed gateway for Syrian exports to Arab countries. The Naseeb crossing is of particular importance as it constitutes an important economic artery for the neighbouring countries. The Hala Akhbar news website, linked to Jordan’s military, said preparations to reopen the crossing border with Syria were still underway.

Source: National Post September 29, 2018 06:58 UTC