Customs Authority: Suspension of Freight Reception from Syria During Eid Al-Fitr Holiday - Jordan News
The Jordanian Customs Department affirmed its commitment to serving the country and its citizens in coordination with all the agencies operating at the official and security border centers. The department continues to work on overcoming any challenges and facilitating customs procedures at all stages, in line with the government's efforts to ease the process for both citizens and visitors alike.
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