London: Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, met with Lord Peter Hendy, Minister of State for Rail at the Department for Transport of the United Kingdom. The meeting focused on cooperation in railway projects, the development of modern transport systems, and strategies to enhance Bahrain's transport infrastructure and improve service quality.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasized the longstanding ties between Bahrain and the UK, particularly in transportation and infrastructure development. He highlighted the importance of expanding bilateral strategic partnerships in sustainable transport through knowledge exchange and best practices. During the meeting, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Transport. The MoU aims to expand partnerships across several key sectors related to smart and sustainable transportation.
The MoU was signed on the UK side by Chris McDonald, Minister for Industry at the UK Department for Business and Trade, and the Minister of State for Rail. The agreement establishes a framework for developing modern transport systems, improving public transport efficiency, strengthening maritime and aviation partnerships, and adopting advanced technologies to support sustainability and reduce emissions. It also includes joint knowledge exchange, capacity-building programs, and specialised workshops to develop national expertise in planning, implementing, and managing advanced transport projects.