Government meeting to discuss draft "Development Road" law

On Monday, November 3, 2025, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee for the “Development Road,” during which the draft bill for the road was discussed.

A statement from the office of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, a copy of which was received by Al-Jabal, stated that “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Higher Committee for the Development Road on Monday to discuss the draft law for the road, in line with best global practices in this regard.”

The statement added, "During the meeting, the draft bill was reviewed and its details discussed in order to complete it in a way that contributes to achieving the goals for which this strategic and international development project was launched, which will enhance Iraq's role as a pivotal center for regional and international trade and a link between continents."

During the meeting, Al-Sudani stressed, according to the statement, "the importance of expediting the completion of the draft law and fulfilling all the requirements for launching its implementation, including related administrative and financial structures and infrastructure."