Government meeting discusses Baghdad's economic projects within Development Road
A meeting attended by Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi on Tuesday discussed Baghdad's economic projects within the Development Road project.
"Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi chaired an expanded meeting to discuss the visions and economic projects for the capital within the Development Road project," said the Baghdad Governorate in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.
The meeting, which was attended by the PM's Advisor for Transportation Affairs, Nasser Al-Asadi, representatives of the consulting company, the project manager, and relevant authorities in Baghdad Governorate, discussed the establishment of economic centers, in addition to entertainment, tourism, and commercial projects along the road that passes through Baghdad and extends to neighboring governorates such as Babil and Anbar.
Al-Alawi confirmed that "an agreement was reached to organize a workshop next week with the participation of relevant sectoral entities, along with the Al-Nahrain Center for Studies, the Center for Urban and Regional Planning, the Advisory Board at the PM's Office, and relevant centers to present proposals and visions supporting the project."
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