The State is building a modern and developed nation with twelve national objectives in the social, economic and political fields. As the transport sector plays a vital role in the successful implementation of the four economic objectives, the following transport policies are laid down to fully support the economic development of the nation-
| (1) | To develop and fully utilize transport capacities to contribute towards the realization of an economically strong, modern and developed nation. |
| (2) | To fulfill transport requirements, and to extend and maintain the transport infrastructure to be able to fully support increased production from other economic sectors and meet growing public and social demands. |
| (3) | To ensure smooth and secure domestic and international transport systems as well as contribute towards the development of border areas and national races and the development of tourism. |
| (4) | To enable all-weather river transportation by maintenance and preservation of natural resources. |
| (5) | To develop air and maritime transport infrastructures in line with international standards for environmental protection. |
| (6) | To enhance the transport sector through human resources development and upgrade expertise in management and advancing modern technology. |
| (7) | To abide by international conventions, acts, laws, rules and regulations with respect to the transport sector. |
| (8) | To develop domestic and international transportation and actively take a key role in the implementation of a national multi-modal transport system. |
| (9) | To plan for implementation of implement national, sub-regional and international transport networks. |
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