The Transport Minister of Syria Zuhair Khazzim, recently held a critical meeting with the Iranian ambassador in Damascus, Hussein Akbari, and his accompanying delegation. The primary objective of this meeting was to emphasize the importance of implementing executive programs for the agreements signed between both nations and to track the understandings reached in relation to various transportation sectors.
The meeting, which took place in the Ministry’s building, put considerable emphasis on reinforcing collaboration in the fields of air and sea transportation, road connectivity, and railway systems. In addition to this, the conversation touched upon leveraging Syria’s geographical position within the strategic transport map. This involved the trilateral connection among Iran, Iraq, and Syria, focusing on the establishment of railway tracks and terrestrial roads to aid in the seamless flow of freight and passenger transport. Such developments are seen to bolster trade, economic, and tourism exchanges.
The officials agreed to keep track of relations in the field of air transport and airline operations. This involves simplifying travel procedures and the services provided to aircraft and passengers at the airports of both countries. Furthermore, they also discussed ways to cooperate in the maritime transport field, including transport lines between the ports of the two countries, and maritime equipment that supports port operations.
In conclusion, this meeting signifies a significant step in enhancing economic, trade, and tourism prospects between Syria and Iran by strengthening the transportation sectors. It presents an insightful approach to using strategic geographical positioning to optimize transportation routes, thus promoting seamless trade and transit operations.
