Iran, Turkmenistan + Qatar, UK + Qatar, Korea to boost transport ties. PLUS: KSA + Egypt’s SCA to cooperate on the transit of ships in the Suez Canal

Iran + Turkmenistan to boost transportation ties: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow signed five cooperation documents in Tehran on Tuesday, Tasnim News Agencyreports. The agreements aim to enhance bilateral cooperation in transportation, customs, and water and electricity exchange.

Qatar + UK discuss boosting trade + cooperation on transport and logistics: Qatari Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and British Business and Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch discussed boosting trade, enhancing cooperation and boosting investments in key sectors, including logistics and e-commerce, according to a statement. They also agreed to exchange expertise in fields including smart mobility, railways and maritime transport.

OTHER STORIES WORTH NOTING-

• Qatari Transport MinisterJassim Al Sulaiti and Korean Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Minister Won Hee-ryong discussed strengthening transportation ties at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Second Global Implementation Support Symposium. (Statement)
• Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority will negotiate an MoU on enhancing the transit of cruise and cargo ships through the canal. (MENA)