The Ministry of Transport convened today, Sunday, 26 April 2026, to review the draft law for the Development Road project during a workshop held at the Ministry’s headquarters, as part of ongoing efforts to finalize the legislative framework for this strategic initiative.
The workshop was chaired by the Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, alongside the Director General of the General Company for Land Transport, Mr. Murtadha Al‑Shahmani, and the Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Railways, Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser. The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Transport’s Advisor, Mr. Zaid Al‑Tamimi, the Deputy Director General for Technical Affairs at the Ports Company, Mr. Abdulsada Khalaf Fanjan, as well as representatives from the Ministry’s Legal Department and legal advisors.
Dr. Eng. Farhan Al‑Fartousi stated that “the Development Road project represents a strategic axis for transforming Iraq into a regional logistics hub, and completing its legislative framework is a pivotal step toward ensuring a stable and attractive investment environment.”
He added that “the integration between Al Faw Grand Port and the country’s land and rail transport networks requires a flexible legal framework that keeps pace with economic developments and enhances operational efficiency in line with international standards.”
The Iraqi government aims to accelerate the completion of the legal requirements for the Development Road project in preparation for submitting it to the relevant authorities, as part of broader plans to strengthen Iraq’s position as a commercial corridor linking Asia and Europe.
