ARBIL/ Aswat al-Iraq: Kurdish region government encouraged establishing a special area for Jordanian industries in the region for more joint cooperation, official said here today

During the current visit of 42 Jordanian businessmen and exporters, discussions were held to enhance private sector's trade relations.

The visit was organized by Jordanian Capital Bank, the fourth in Jordan, with its partner in Iraq, Al-Ahli Bank.

Jordan exports to Iraq reached to one billion dollars annually.

It is the first visit of its kind, and expected to be initiated to Baghdad and Basra soon.