The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) is an agency of the government of

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in charge of roads, airports and maritime ports planning and construction, it also regulates public transportation.

History

On October 20, 1860 the (Public Works General Directorate) was created. On May 8, 1948 after the civil war, the transitional government created the agency as the Ministry of Public Works, then on August 5, 1963 it is renamed as Ministry of Transport, and on July 5, 1971 gets its final name as Ministry of Public Works and Transport.

References

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