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ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Türkiye on Saturday agreed to deepen cooperation in railway engineering, technology transfer, and capacity building, and to benefit from Türkiye’s expertise in railway digitalisation to strengthen Pakistan’s rail infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held a meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, on the sidelines of the Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference 2025 in Islamabad on Saturday.
The discussion focused on railway development projects, enhanced logistics connectivity, and the creation of a modern and integrated transport network between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Minister Abbasi underscored that the long-standing fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye are steadily evolving into broader, strategic partnerships across new sectors. He emphasised that ample opportunities exist for Turkish collaboration in Pakistan Railways’ ongoing modernisation and reform agenda.
The ministers also exchanged views on developing logistics corridors, improving port connectivity, and upgrading the transport fleet, recognising these as key components of regional transport integration and trade facilitation.
It was further agreed to establish a joint working group to advance collaboration on transport infrastructure and review the progress of mutually agreed initiatives.
