The Border Ports Authority announced on Sunday the commencement of the first shipment of Iraqi cement exports to the Syrian Arab Republic through the Al-Waleed border crossing. In an official statement, the Authority noted that the export process was conducted under direct supervision from higher authorities, reflecting the success of the regulatory and supervisory measures adopted in border management, and emphasizing the high level of coordination among state institutions. The statement also highlighted that the Al-Waleed crossing is fully prepared technically and administratively, qualifying it to play a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth flow of goods and boosting commercial activity between the two nations.