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PM Al-Sudani reviews progress on international airport projects
BAGHDAD – Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday to review the progress of international airport projects in Nasiriyah, Mosul, and Karbala. The meeting included relevant officials, specialized advisors, and the executing companies for each project.
Al-Sudani received a comprehensive update on the construction and development work at the three airports, including the construction of specialized buildings and facilities. He emphasized the importance of these projects for Iraq’s economic progress, noting that they will enhance domestic and international air traffic, attract foreign investments, and create jobs. He directed that progress meetings be held periodically to address obstacles and facilitate the work of executing companies, stressing adherence to original specifications and designs.
“The Prime Minister highlighted the need to adopt international standards in completing the airport projects, which have reached advanced stages of completion, as they serve as Iraq’s gateways to the region and the world,” a statement from Al-Sudani’s media office read.
The Nasiriyah International Airport development project, costing approximately 368 billion dinars (around $280 million), aims to accommodate up to 750,000 passengers per year and requires resolving site-related conflicts.
The meeting also focused on expediting the rehabilitation of Mosul International Airport, a project costing 268 billion dinars ($205 million), which is currently behind schedule. The Mosul airport, originally a military airfield in the 1970s, sustained significant damage during the Islamic State terror group’s rule.
The Karbala International Airport project, costing $500 million, is 78 percent complete. The primary runway and supporting runways are nearing completion. The project is divided into four phases, with the first phase increasing capacity to three million passengers per year. Subsequent phases will raise capacity to six million, 18 million, and finally 20 million passengers per year.
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