Iraqi Ports Discuss Transit Increase with Turkey
The Iraqi Border Crossings Authority discussed with a high-level Turkish delegation the possibility of increasing transit traffic for the passage of goods between the two countries, with support from Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and develop transportation and trade movements. The meeting addressed procedures to facilitate the movement of trucks and goods through Iraqi border crossings, and the adoption of main routes such as Rabiya, Al-Walid, and Al-Qaim to connect Turkey and Europe with the Middle East and Gulf countries via Iraq. The Turkish side also confirmed its readiness to increase the number of transit trucks to one million annually, along with Turkish-Saudi understandings to support transit movement. Additionally, officials emphasized the importance of activating the Development Road project and the TIR system to facilitate international transportation and strengthen regional economic cooperation.
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