Iraqi and Omani Ministers Discuss Transport and Logistics Cooperation

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Iraqi Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi met with his Omani counterpart Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Maawali in Salalah to discuss developing transport and logistics infrastructure and enhancing integration between ports and airports. The talks focused on cooperation in digital transformation and modern communication applications, as well as opening direct air routes between Baghdad and Muscat to facilitate passenger movement and support trade and tourism exchange between the two countries. The meeting also included a field tour of Salalah Port, where both sides emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise in ports and transport-related infrastructure development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iraqi Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi met with his Omani counterpart Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Maawali in Salalah to discuss transport and logistics cooperation.
  • The talks covered ways to develop transport and logistics infrastructure and enhance integration between ports and airports in Iraq and Oman.
  • The two ministers discussed cooperation in the fields of digital transformation and modern communication applications to facilitate smooth transport and logistics operations.
  • Direct air routes between Baghdad and Muscat were also discussed to facilitate passenger movement and support trade and tourism exchange between the two countries.
  • A field tour of Salalah Port was conducted, which included the power generation station, operational facilities, the control tower, and the free zone with its internal offices and customs clearance services.
  • Both sides emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise in ports and transport-related infrastructure development.
  • Al-Saadawi arrived in Salalah at the head of a high-level ministerial delegation to participate in the 'Gulf Forum for Green Mobility' and hold bilateral talks with the Omani side.

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Sources:

  • National Iraqi News Agency