Development Road Project between Iraq and Turkey
Sector: Rail • Location: Basra, Mersin, Iraq, Turkey
Source: Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
The Development Road Project aims to connect Iraq's Basra ports in the south to Turkey's Mersin port on the Mediterranean via a land corridor and rail network cutting through Iraqi–Turkish territory. It is seen as a strategic initiative to free regional economic decision-making from external dominance, position Iraq as a vital transit hub between Asia and Europe, and restore Turkey's role as a str
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Road, Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport
- Location
- Basra, Mersin, Iraq
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Development Road Project aims to connect Iraq's Basra ports in the south to Turkey's Mersin port on the Mediterranean via a land corridor and rail network cutting through Iraqi–Turkish territory. It is seen as a strategic initiative to free regional economic decision-making from external dominance, position Iraq as a vital transit hub between Asia and Europe, and restore Turkey's role as a strategic crossroads between East and West. The project faces challenges including security stability, infrastructure financing, and the degree of international engagement in its execution. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
Location
Country | Iraq |
City | Basra, Mersin |
Source
Source | Al Jazeera Centre for Studies |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Road, Power Generation (CCGT), Seaport |
Article published date | 2025-06-21 |
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