dijlahpoint - The Ministry of Transport confirmed Iraq's aspiration to become a vital regional hub for transportation and logistics, and a core pillar for economic connectivity between East and West via the "Development Road." The ministry explained that this initiative aims to capture a major share of global trade, creating a parallel economy that reduces reliance on oil revenues. An open invitation was extended to investors and international shipping companies to seize these promising opportunities, noting that security and legislative stability make Iraq's vision as a global economic artery a sustainable reality.