Islamabad – October 3, 2025
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Railways, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, met with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H.E. 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.
Mr. Kayani thanked H.E. Al Mazrouei and the Government of the UAE 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.
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.
The meeting concluded on a cordial note, with both parties agreeing to continue close engagement on the identified areas of partnership.
