Turkey outlines $25 billion infrastructure project with Iraq

Turkish Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Osman Boyraz has outlined major strategic transportation and logistics projects during university visits. A primary focus is a $25 billion development project involving Turkey and Iraq, which includes the construction of highways, railways, and energy infrastructure. This project aims to create a vital trade corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to Turkey.

Boyraz also highlighted the importance of the Zengezur Corridor, describing it as a commercial and cultural bridge for the Turkic world. He emphasized Turkey's geopolitical role as a central hub between East and West, noting that recent investments in transport and communication infrastructure are designed to leverage this position to boost production and employment.