His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the Amman Customs Centre and checked on workflow, the procedures followed to process transactions, and the level of services offered to citizens, investors, and expatriates.

During a tour of the centre, King Abdullah was briefed by Jordan Customs Department Director Wadah Hmoud on the measures taken to facilitate procedures for citizens and investors, as well as plans to automate services.

His Majesty called for streamlining customs measures for citizens and investors, in order to improve the business environment, thus ensuring economic growth and creating job opportunities.

The King noted that the Jordan Economic Growth Plan details the required measures to upgrade and enhance customs performance, which calls for implementing them as soon as possible.

His Majesty also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Jordan Customs Department in the service of the country and citizens, praising the work and sacrifices of customs personnel in combating smuggling, especially drug trafficking.

The King said all must work with customs agents to ease their mission and to build the capacities and enhance the efficiency of the department.

Royal Hashemite Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Finance Minister Omar Malhas accompanied His Majesty during the visit.