The Iranian Sea Ports Organization has announced its preparedness for establishing a direct sea transport line with Saudi Arabia. The head of the Ports and Maritime Navigation Department in Hormozgan province, Hussein Abbas Nejad confirmed there are no technical or port-related challenges impeding this direct line. Although the two countries have a low volume of trade and commodity exchange, economists have urged for a reduction in transport costs and expanded trade by initiating a direct maritime transport line between the two nations. Recently, Riyadh and Tehran have agreed to reinstate diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and diplomatic representations within two months.
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The Iranian Sea Ports Organization announced today, Tuesday, its readiness to launch a direct sea transport line with Saudi Arabia.
Hussein Abbas Nejad, head of the Ports and Maritime Navigation Department in Hormozgan province, southern Iran, confirmed that there were no technical or port problems facing opening the direct line with Saudi Arabia.
He pointed out that despite the low volume of trade exchange and commodity exchange between the two countries, there are calls by economists to reduce transport costs and trade exchange with Saudi Arabia by launching a direct maritime transport line between the two countries.
It is worth noting that Riyadh and Tehran agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen the two embassies and diplomatic representations within two months.
In conclusion, the announcement by the Iranian Sea Ports Organization regarding their readiness to launch a direct sea transport line with Saudi Arabia is a positive step towards enhancing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. With no technical or port problems in the way, the launch of this direct line could greatly reduce transport costs and increase commodity exchange. Additionally, the resumption of diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran and the reopening of embassies is a promising development for the stability and prosperity of the region. Let us hope that these positive steps towards improved relations and economic cooperation continue in the future.