Turkmenistan and Etihad Rail, the national railway operator of the United Arab Emirates, discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors, including the implementation of joint infrastructure projects, as reported by the UAE’s Embassy in Turkmenistan.
According to the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan, the discussion took place Wednesday in Ashgabat during a meeting between Mammethan Chakiyev, Director General of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, UAE’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli, and a delegation from Etihad Rail.
On the same day, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Tariq Mohammed Al Falahi, Executive Director of International Relations at Etihad Rail. The discussions focused on opportunities to expand cooperation in railway, maritime, and air transport, as well as port infrastructure, with an emphasis on strengthening bilateral and multilateral transport and communication links.
Etihad Rail is the UAE’s national railway project aimed at developing a modern, sustainable, and efficient transportation network that connects all seven emirates and extends beyond the country’s borders.
