The Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, chaired the third meeting of the Supreme Committee for Implementing the Development Road Project on Saturday. In the meeting, he directed the involvement of the World Bank in auditing the designs of the project. The news was shared through a statement received by the Agency.
They discussed the impact of international road projects on the development road project in the region. They also talked about the project’s work strategy and the economic model presented by the consulting team that will be contracted.
Al-Sudani instructed the Ministries of Transport and the Board of Advisors to develop a mechanism to partner with the World Bank in auditing the project designs created by the Italian consultant.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of taking the first step in implementing the project after developing strategies and explaining the project ideas to all contributing countries. He also highlighted the significance of reflecting the project’s impact in various aspects of Iraq, including its economy, industry, services, and society.
Al-Sudani said that the development road project will create an integrated transportation network and serve as a global marketing gateway for the products of the upcoming industrial cities located on the road. Additionally, the project will establish new investment growth poles.
