June 1, 1997 (, Landmarks April 26), the border between Iraq and Syria is officially open.

closed nearly 20 Iraqi and Syrian border was officially opened in 1997, the Iraqi-Syrian bilateral economic and trade both goods overland normal dealings.
Saudi Hayat quoted Iraqi authority informed sources as saying the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing currently open only three: the Abu - of Sha Mate and ���������� two ports in eastern Syria, Syria the northeastern part of the Teller - library governance grams Port, the three ports is currently confined to the economic and trade between personnel and goods between the two countries, both residents still can not open the ports transit.
a large Iraqi trade delegation invited to visit Syria, specific consultations on issues of further development of bilateral economic and trade relations. Both Iraq and Syria oil pipeline connecting the two countries on the resumption of talks.