A trilateral memorandum of understanding has been signed by Syria, Jordan, and Turkey to develop the transport sector and enhance trade and transport links among the three countries, seen as signaling a new regional direction toward economic integration and the revitalization of cross-border trade routes. The agreement was signed during a meeting in the Jordanian capital, Amman, attended by the transport ministers of the three countries. The memorandum establishes a joint institutional and technical framework encompassing land, maritime, and rail transport, and forms specialized committees and joint working groups to standardize procedures and policies across the three countries.
It also aims to turn these commitments into concrete projects, backed by investment and digital upgrades, to improve efficiency and sustain long-term cooperation. The coordination is expected to ease the movement of goods and passengers and streamline border procedures, improving supply chain efficiency and boosting trade among the three countries.
A three-year roadmap outlines the steps and measures required by transport authorities, aiming to turn borders from simple crossing points into hubs for economic integration and joint development. Central to this effort is the “Middle Corridor,” which the three countries hope to activate as a strategic route that links markets and expands transit trade, with the potential to reshape the region’s economic landscape. (Read More)
