Iran Press/ Middle East: Al-Khazaei told Al-Ma'louma website that the exchange rate at the border crossing had increased by 10% compared to last month.
Iraqi governor added: "This crossing’s lack of trading prosperity in recent months had several reasons, including the increase of exchanges in the border crossings located in Iraqi Kurdistan."
Mazen al-Khazaei attributed the increase in trade to more job opportunities in Diyala province. He predicted that in the coming months, an increase in imports from Iran to Iraq would be expected by resolving some issues and issuing licenses to companies seeking to import goods from Iran.
The Iraqi official then said that the Sumar-Mandali crossing could become a significant economic gateway in Diyala, following the resolving of the Iraqi Kurdistan crossings issue.
According to Al-Khazaei, the crossing is currently open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while in previous months, it only was two days a week.
During a visit to Diyala province on July 11th, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi reopened the border crossing.
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