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Pakistan, UAE Open Talks on Railway Modernization to Boost Trade

The ministers met at an Abu Dhabi rail conference with no financing or timelines announced.

Overview

  • Pakistan’s Bilal Azhar Kayani and the UAE’s Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei discussed cooperation to upgrade Pakistan’s rail network.
  • The discussions emphasized goals of enhancing trade, improving connectivity, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
  • Kayani praised the UAE’s Etihad Rail as a model for regional connectivity and environmentally responsible transport.
  • Both sides reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and agreed to continue close engagement without announcing any formal agreements or funding.
  • During the conference program, Kayani outlined Pakistan’s rail vision, including planned ML-1 and ML-3 corridor upgrades.