His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday ordered the government to take immediate measures to facilitate travel and custom procedures at border and customs centers.

During a meeting with government and security officials as well as representatives from the private sector, His Majesty the King said he wants to see tangible results on the ground soon.

The King called for upgrading border centers and training their staff to reflect the true image of Jordan and its people.

Urging plans to attract more tourists, King Abdullah said border crossing employees should be picked in line with their capabilities. He added that the staff should be provided with a convenient working environment and incentives.

Interior Minister Awni Yarvas briefed King Abdullah on measures taken to facilitate the flow of passengers and goods, particularly on the border with Iraq.

For his part, Director of the Public Security Department Lieutenant General Mohammad Aitan said that the PSD increased the number of border police, who will be trained on how best to deal with passengers.

The Jordan Times & Jordan News Agency (Petra)