After 15 years of suspension... The first transit convoy crosses between Syria and Turkey via Bab al-Hawa

Today, Thursday, the Bab al-Hawa border crossing witnessed the passage of the first transit convoy between Syria and Turkey, in an event considered a turning point in the economic relations between the two countries, after a break of more than a decade and a half.

The launch of the convoy came as part of an official agreement concluded in Damascus between the head of the Syrian General Authority for Land and Maritime Ports and the Turkish Minister of Trade, aimed at reactivating land transport and enhancing logistical cooperation.

Attending the launch ceremony were the Deputy Head of the Authority for Foreign Affairs, Qutaiba Naji, and the crossing director, Moataz Ismail, along with an official Turkish delegation from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, and several officials concerned with the shipping and transit sector.

According to the General Authority for Ports, this step is expected to contribute to revitalizing land trade and facilitating the flow of goods to regional and international markets, positively impacting transportation costs and enhancing Syria's position as a strategic corridor in the international road network.

Both sides confirmed their commitment to continue implementing the agreements made and to expand cooperation to include customs and logistical aspects, supporting the stability of trade exchange and enhancing economic integration in the region.