Abresham crossing reopened after 90 minutes closure

ZARANJ (Pajhwok): The Abresham crossing between Afghanistan and Iran in southwestern Nimroz province was reopened after one and a half hours of closure, an official said on Thursday.

Mawlavi Mohammad Asif Asif, head of Land Transportation, told Pajhwok Afghan News that Iranian border officials on Thursday at 12:30 pm closed the crossing to transit trade and pedestrians but it was reopened at 2:00 pm.

“The reason behind the closure of the gate was not ascertained but Iranian officials reopened the crossing,” he said.

He said that this afternoon the governor will hold a meeting with the border officials after which the reasons behind the closure of the crossing would be ascertained.

The Abresham crossing is a vital trade gateway for the country which is often closed due to uncertain reasons.

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