Istanbul: Minister of Transport Dr. Nidal Qatamin on Thursday took part in the second session of the Conference of Transport Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Trkiye. A number of transport ministers, senior officials, and representatives of relevant bodies from member states attended the event.
According to Jordan News Agency, the minister called for strengthening regional connectivity among member states and developing economic corridors and supply chains to enhance economic integration and support trade and the movement of goods and passengers. The minister noted that Jordan's location as a link between Asia, Africa, and Europe makes it an effective partner in any regional connectivity system.
Qatamin also emphasized Jordan's commitment to developing the national transport system and enhancing its infrastructure to become a regional logistics hub that supports economic and commercial activities. He highlighted Jordan's readiness to contribute to initiatives that support integration of transport networks and enhance regional connectivity projects.
He stated that the current phase requires intensified joint coordination and action among member states to streamline movement of trade and passengers and achieve tangible results. He further noted the importance of transforming the conference's initiatives into practical and implementable projects that contribute to strengthening economic integration and logistical connectivity among member states.
On the sidelines of the conference, Qatamin held bilateral meetings, including one with the President of Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), an affiliate of the OIC, Zehra Zmrt Sel§uk, focusing on cooperation areas in transport, training, and studies related to member states.
Additionally, Qatamin met Mustafa Ozdoner from the Turkish TCDD Technique to discuss studies and consultations for manufacturing railway infrastructure and machines of all kinds, aimed at enhancing land and rail transport capabilities and the transport of goods and passengers. In another meeting with the Undersecretary of the Palestinian Ministry of Transport and Communications, Muhammad Jalal Hamdan, Qatamin discussed the difficulties facing movement at the Jordanian-Palestinian border crossings and work on finding solutions to alleviate the burdens on the State of Palestine.