The Minister of Transport calls on Austrian companies to invest in road and railway projects.
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Transportation Minister Yarav Bader, during his participation in the Arab-Austrian economic forum in Vienna, called on Austrian companies to participate in the upcoming international tenders and requests for road, rail and digital transformation projects in Syria.
Bader, during the forum held on November 10, 2026, reviewed the government's efforts to develop the transportation sector and rehabilitate the central road network of international importance, and noted the issuing of international invitations to tender, a number of which were awarded to regional companies, in addition to the support provided by the Islamic Development Bank.
The Minister explained that the Ministry of Transportation is working in collaboration with the World Bank to reorganize the management of the railway sector, paving the way for the participation of the private sector in the operation of trains in the future, at the same time as enjoying an emergency grant for the rehabilitation of preferred railway routes.
Beder emphasized the importance of developing rail transportation as a strategic option for improving the efficiency and stability of supply chains, improving regional connectivity and supporting the national economy.
The minister met, on the sidelines of the forum, with representatives of large Austrian companies specializing in rail transportation and digital transformation, and discussed with them the opportunities for cooperation and the technical aspects of the proposed projects.
Bader urged Austrian companies to employ their technical and engineering expertise in the development of the transport sector, focusing on the transfer of knowledge and expertise to national technical cadres.