Syrian Ministry of Transport Launches International Tender to Rehabilitate Nasib-Turkey and Damascus-Palmyra Highways

• The North-South Axis: Extends from the Nasib crossing on the Jordanian border, passing through Damascus, Homs, and Hama, reaching the Turkish border at the Bab al-Hawa crossing.
• The Eastern Axis: Extends from the capital, Damascus, to Palmyra, forming the first phase of a future integrated project to reach Deir ez-Zor, linking the eastern governorates with the center of the country.

• Allocated Budget: The Syrian government has allocated financial provisions within the 2026 budget for the immediate initiation of work, as part of a three-year funding and development program.
• International Negotiations: The Syrian Ministry of Transport is conducting advanced discussions with the Islamic Development Bank to provide the necessary technical support for a comprehensive assessment of the central road network, which totals approximately 9,550 kilometers.
• Railway Funding: The Minister confirmed ongoing cooperation and discussions with the World Bank to secure funding for the rehabilitation and development of the damaged railway sector.

• Syrian-Emirati Cooperation: The Ministry recently discussed with the UAE Ambassador in Damascus the possibility of benefiting from Emirati expertise in road development, digital transformation, and cargo service management.
• Logistical Coordination with Saudi Arabia: A Syrian technical delegation visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to review modern road design technologies and discuss activating regional rail connectivity and facilitating the entry of Syrian trucks through the "Logisti" platform.