Abu Dhabi(TDI): Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, met with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, on the sidelines of the Global Rail Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development and railway modernization.
Kayani thanked Al Mazrouei and the UAE government for their warm hospitality and for hosting a conference and exhibition that provides a vital platform for knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
He praised the UAE’s visionary infrastructure initiatives, especially the landmark Etihad Rail project, which he described as a model for regional connectivity.
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Both sides discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in upgrading Pakistan’s rail network with the aim of boosting trade, enhancing connectivity, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
The ministers reaffirmed the strong brotherly ties between Pakistan and the UAE and expressed their shared commitment to advancing mutual prosperity and promoting environmentally responsible transport solutions in the region.
Earlier during his visit, Minister Kayani met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at the Presidential Palace Qasr Al Bahr.
The three-day Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (GRTIEC) has been organized by Etihad Rail, where Kayani represented Pakistan in discussions on regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
Sohail Majeed
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