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The second conference of Transport Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation concluded today, Thursday, in Istanbul, with the adoption of a final decision that affirmed the commitment of member states to enhance connectivity in the field of transport and develop infrastructure, in a way that supports economic integration and enhances trade exchanges between the countries of the organization.
The final decision stressed the importance of developing sustainable transport policies and strategies, and enhancing investment in transport and logistics infrastructure, especially through the adoption of multimodal transport systems that include road, rail, sea, and air transport, which contributes to improving regional connectivity and supporting sustainable economic and social development. The ministers also called for intensifying efforts to develop regional and international transport networks and facilitate cross-border transport, which enhances the smooth movement of people and goods, and contributes to supporting trade, tourism, and investment within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The participants in this conference, organized under the slogan "Enhancing Transport Connectivity to Deepen the Bonds of Brotherhood between Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation," stressed the need to prepare a comprehensive strategy to enhance connectivity in the field of transport between member states, and to develop a joint roadmap to develop logistical corridors and improve coordination between countries, in a way that keeps pace with global challenges related to supply chains, technological transformation, and climate change. The final decision also stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of training, capacity building, and the exchange of experiences and best practices, and establishing mechanisms for coordination and follow-up between member states and relevant institutions, in a way that ensures the effective implementation of joint projects and the development of the transport sector within the organization's space. Morocco participated in this event with a delegation headed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abd Samad Gayouh, where the Kingdom reviewed its pioneering experience in developing transport infrastructure and enhancing multimodal connectivity, within the framework of the strategic vision led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
