RAWALPINDI: To enhance bilateral cooperation, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hamad Obaid Alzaab held meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Monday.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Pakistan Railways and the UAE in the freight sector.

During the meeting, the UAE expressed its interest in a long-term agreement between Karachi Gateway Terminal, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, and Pakistan Railways for the development and operation of dedicated freight train services.

This proposed partnership aims to provide a significant boost to Pakistan`s freight transportation capacity.

The UAE`s cooperation will help increase Pakistan Railways` market share in the freight sector, enhance its multimodal transport capabilities, and contribute to the modernisation of its freight services. Both parties agreed to move forward with negotiations to finalise the framework for this collaboration.

This partnership will pave the way for improved connectivity and operational efficiency.