To enhance their marine cooperation
Iran and Iraq reached an agreement on launching a joint shipping line to enhance their marine cooperation, Managing-Director of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Seyed Ataollah Sadr announced.
Speaking to FNA, Sadr underlined that launching a joint shipping line between Iran and Iraq will provide the ground for both countries’ private companies to set up a joint company to increase their cooperation.
“Iran can have desirable cooperation in maritime and port fields with the friendly and brotherly country of Iraq,” he added.
Sadr also expressed the hope that Tehran and Baghdad would activate a joint committee in the near future for maritime cooperation.
Tehran and Baghdad signed a number of bilateral agreements during Iraqi Transportation Minister Hadi Farhan al-Amiri’s recent visit to Iran.
During the visit, the Iranian and Iraqi officials also agreed to establish joint companies to facilitate transportation of goods and passengers between the two countries.
“On the sidelines of a recent meeting (between the Iranian and Iraqi road and transportation ministers), the two sides agreed to set up joint transportation companies,” Iranian Deputy Minister of Road and UrbanizationShahriyar Afandizadeh told FNA on Saturday.
He expressed the hope that the measure would further facilitate transportation between the two neighboring countries.
Source: FNA