The Development Road Ministers’ Summit in Istanbul on 29 August marked a pivotal moment in the advancement of the Turkiye-Iraq Development Road Project, highlighting critical considerations in its implementation. During a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, underscored the project’s significance—not only as a viable alternative to global supply chains but also as a key initiative for integrating with other connectivity projects and fostering regional prosperity. What is the significance of this quadrilateral meeting between the ministers of Turkiye, Iraq, UAE and Qatar? During Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iraq in April, one of the key agreements reached was the formation of a Council of Ministers to […]
![Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu (R) and Iraqi Minister of Transportation Rezzak Muheybes al-Sadawi (L) speak at the press conference following the 1st Ministerial Council Meeting of the Development Road Project Turkiye-Iraq-UAE-Qatar held at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 29, 2024. [Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency]](http://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AA-20240829-35512850-35512848-DEVELOPMENT_ROAD_PROJECT_MEETING_CONCLUDES_WITH_JOINT_PRESS_CONFERENCE_IN_ISTANBUL.jpg)