2024-05-08 16:28:27
The security committee assigned by the Minister of the Interior discussed with a delegation from the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior the mechanisms necessary to reopen the Ras Ijdir border crossing and coordination to prepare the arrangements that must be followed to organize the workflow at the crossing.
The meeting, which took place at the Ras Jadeer crossing yesterday, Sunday, dealt with cooperation between the two countries to facilitate work at the port after the completion of maintenance and development work, and identifying the technical and technological needs it needs to facilitate the flow of transit traffic between the two countries, including addressing the mechanism for registering cars passing through the port to and from the two countries.
The meeting was attended by the head of the security committee, the head of the Criminal Investigation Service, “Mahmoud Ashour,” the head of the Border Guard, the director of the Traffic and Licensing Affairs Department, and the security director of the Ras Jadeer port. On the other hand, the head of the border guards at the Tunisian Ministry of Interior and the border police at the Ras Jadeer port.
The meeting also discussed finding solutions to activate security inspection brackets, and setting controls on the movement of pedestrian merchants between the two countries, in addition to addressing the problems causing congestion and obstructing entry and exit movement between the two countries.
In this regard, the attendees stressed the need to adhere to the procedures in accordance with the laws and legislation in force in the two countries to combat and prevent smuggling of all kinds.
In addition, it was agreed during the meeting to open the largest number of corridors to be fully prepared to receive the smooth movement of passengers and goods.
The Ras Jadir border crossing was closed on March 20, as a result of a dispute within Libyan territory.
Tunisian media reported a few days ago that the Wazen-Dhiba crossing is witnessing unprecedented congestion, with the number of Libyans heading to Tunisian territory, according to estimates, reaching 3,000 passengers within 24 hours, noting that the waiting period to complete crossing procedures may exceed 9 hours.
Source: Law Enforcement Department
2024-05-08 16:28:27