Syrian- Saudi Arabia transport cooperation

Syria's Minister of Transport Makram Obeid and members of the Syrian-Saudi businessmen Council Monday discussed means of activating Saudi role in investment projects in the field of transport in Syria.

The minister pointed out to the facilities offered to investors, saying the ministry works to activate exporting and importing goods through Syrian ports and establishing special airways for shipment and joint firms among different sectors.

He also referred that 49% of the Syrian-Jordanian establishment for maritime transport's stocks were placed on the market of investment.

The two sides agreed on implementing total exemption of fees imposed on vehicles.

For their part, members of the Saudi delegation expressed desire for participating in the investment projects in Syria, particularly the metros and the establishment of airports, roads, bridges as well as participating in the air taxi firm.