Sudani chairs committee meeting to oversee Development Road project

BAGHDAD, July 30 — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the High Committee for the Development Road on Sunday. During the meeting, he directed the Roads and Bridges Department at the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works to oversee the road’s path. He also emphasized the need to resolve any conflicts with existing projects and coordinate closely in this regard.

A statement from the media office, received by 964 Network, mentioned that the meeting reviewed the latest steps taken by the relevant authorities to progress the project according to their respective responsibilities. They also discussed the progress of procedures with countries interested in participating and contributing to the project.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani instructed the involvement of the Roads and Bridges Department at the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works in supervising the road’s path.

Additionally, specialized departments will be established within the Ministries of Transport and Construction to create a dedicated team that contributes to monitoring and implementation.

Prime Minister Al-Sudani stressed the importance of resolving any conflicts with existing projects and ensuring precise coordination in this field.

The meeting also discussed the appointment of an economic consultant for the project and communication with international companies interested in sub-projects and industrial city projects.

Furthermore, they reviewed proposals from the World Bank regarding the implementation stages and investment files.