Damascus - The new investments in the transport sectors will help develop the movement of transporting goods and individuals inside Syria as well as movement of transit, arrival and departure, which will provide new opportunities for the private sector to participate in the process of development and investment, Minister of Transport Dr. Yarub Badr said on Wednesday.
During a meeting with a delegation of experts from Oxford Group, the Minister pointed out that the Syrian transport network has an active role in economic development, particularly due to the country's strategic and geographic position which connects European and Middle Easter transport routes.
He also noted the level of international interest in investing in Syria, adding that liberating more sectors and expanding foreign investments will improve the efficiency and capabilities of transport, infrastructure and administration.
The meeting, which discussed various issues related to road safety, was part of the preparations by the Syrian Business and Establishments Center and Oxford Group to issue the 8th investment guide titled "Syria 2010."
The "Syria 2010" guide will contain interviews with more than 200 Syrian political, economic and business figures, in addition to providing information to foreign investors regarding various sectors in Syria, including macroeconomics, infrastructure, the political situation, the banking sector, and more.
By H. Sabbagh / Kh. Aridi
© SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) 2009
