The assembly discussed the opportunities for the economic progress of the industry of the two countries and the facilitation of the industry, adding logistics.
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday a number of long- and short-term projects similar to the shipping and logistics sector.
Speaking on the sidelines of his assembly with his Saudi counterpart Saleh bin Nasser al Jasser, engineer Said bin Hamoud al-Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said the assembly discussed opportunities for the economic progress of the industry and facilitation of the two countries. . industry, adding logistics.
“In September this year, almost half a million tons of goods and almost 400,000 passengers took the new direct direction between two countries. We expect this number to double and triple smoothly over the next five years because lately the movement on this road has a lot of traffic or third-party traffic. »
He said the long-term objectives discussed between the two sides come with the option of a direct rail link and short-term objectives in the agreements for the immediate rotation of goods at sea and land border crossings. “
Al-Jasser said many spaces for collaboration were discussed, adding the strong functionality of the new direct direction between the countries, which will allow Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and encourage tourism and trade.
The two sides attach importance to strengthening strategic cooperation and accelerating the implementation of joint projects and projects in light of the relations between the two countries at other levels.
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