Iran-Iraq to Launch First Maritime Passenger Transport Line in Two Months

Iran and Iraq are set to launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, according to an official at Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization. The two countries recently held an expert-level meeting to discuss the development of passenger transportation by sea, leading to an agreement to establish the first passenger maritime line between them. Iran’s Abadan and Khorramshahr ports are ready to transport passengers to Iraq’s Wasliya and Basra ports, with officials from both sides expressing readiness for the initiative.

Ali Akbar Safaei, the head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization, highlighted the coordination between the two countries in launching the sea line for passenger transportation. The agreement reached during the expert-level meeting will see the first maritime passenger transport line between Iran and Iraq become operational within the next two months. This development marks a significant step in enhancing transportation links between the two neighboring countries.

The establishment of a maritime passenger transport line between Iran and Iraq is expected to facilitate travel and trade between the two nations. With the readiness of key ports on both sides, officials are optimistic about the successful implementation of the initiative. The launch of the first sea line for passenger transportation is a testament to the growing cooperation and connectivity between Iran and Iraq in the maritime sector.

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