Damascus: Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser concluded an official visit to Syria, where he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to review bilateral relations and discuss expanding joint initiatives, and led a delegation of public- and private-sector officials to enhance cooperation across the transport and logistics sectors.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the visit resulted in the signing of four key agreements and memoranda of understanding. In the roads and railways sectors, Al-Jasser and Syrian Minister of Transport Yarob Badr signed two memoranda to bolster cooperation, technical studies, and the exchange of expertise.

In civil aviation, discussions with President of the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Omar Al-Hosari led to an air transport agreement to enhance air connectivity.

Additionally, Al-Jasser and Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdulsalam Haykal signed a bilateral agreement in postal services.

Al-Jasser also met with President of the Syrian General Authority for Borders and Customs Qutaiba Badawi to discuss developing maritime ports, logistics zones, and dry ports, as well as facilitating the movement of freight and goods.

The signed agreements establish a comprehensive framework to advance joint infrastructure projects, facilitate trade flows, and expand public-private partnerships between the two nations.