RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed four agreements and memoranda of understanding to strengthen transport and logistics ties.
The agreements were signed during Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser’s official visit to Syria, where he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to review bilateral relations and discuss expanding joint initiatives, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
The visit resulted in the signing of four key agreements and memoranda of understanding. In the roads and railways sectors, Al-Jasser and Syrian Minister of Transport Yarob Badr signed two memoranda to bolster cooperation, technical studies, and the exchange of expertise.
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In civil aviation, discussions with President of the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Omar Al-Hosari led to an air transport agreement to enhance air connectivity.
Strengthening cooperation in postal services
Additionally, Al-Jasser and Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdulsalam Haykal signed a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in postal services.
Al-Jasser also held talks with Qutaiba Badawi, President of the Syrian General Authority for Borders and Customs, focusing on the development of maritime ports, logistics zones and dry ports, as well as measures to facilitate the movement of freight and goods.
The agreements provide a comprehensive framework for advancing joint infrastructure projects, streamlining trade and expanding public-private partnerships between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision on Syria
Last Tuesday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the decision of the US to remove Syria from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, extended its sincere congratulations to the government and people of Syria on this step, wishing the Arab nation further security, stability, and prosperity, and continued progress in its reconstruction and development efforts in a manner that fulfils the aspirations of its people.
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The Kingdom reiterated its support for the positive steps taken by the Syrian government to reinforce the country’s security and stability, contribute to building state institutions, and fulfil the aspirations of the Syrian people for a more stable and prosperous future.
