A press release from the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, acquired by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that “Mr. Ahmed Jassim al-Assadi, director of the Marine Transport General Company, participated in a joint assembly with representatives of ports of the Islamic Republic.” Became. of Iran. Its objective was to stimulate passenger visitors between the 2 nations throughout Shatt al-Arab (generally known as Arvan Rud on the Iranian facet of the border). The assembly follows latest discussions with the Iranian facet and is according to the directions of Minister of Transport Razak Muhaibis Al-Saadi. ”
He additional emphasised the necessity for this path to ease congestion at land border crossings and to facilitate passenger transport between the 2 nations, particularly throughout non secular festivals. He famous that the corporate has a well-prepared dock for the consolation of passengers, and pressured that the boats of each nations are fashionable, secure for passenger transport and outfitted with rescue gear. .
Al-Asadi stated: “Transportation will happen between the Iranian port of Khorramshahr and the banks of Shatt al-Arab (Arvan Rud), as transport by boat is at the moment the best, greatest and quickest out there. It will likely be held between the Ashar Pier within the metropolis.” Boost river taxi visitors with tourism and financial advantages. ”
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