Saudi Arabia and Turkiye sign rail cooperation agreement
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector, as the Kingdom continues to work to expand its transport infrastructure and logistics capabilities.
The memorandum of understanding was signed in Riyadh by the Saudi minister of transport and logistics services, Saleh Al-Jasser, and the Turkish minister of transport and infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It seeks to enhance collaboration on railway technologies, specifications and innovation, and promote the exchange of expertise in the design, operation and maintenance of rail projects. The countries will also cooperate on infrastructure development, engineering standards and rail safety, and explore ways to reduce the environmental impact of the sector.
The agreement includes provisions that will help support research and development activities, facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, and encourage the adoption of advanced technologies designed to improve the efficiency and performance of railway networks.
One key focus of the partnership will be the development of national talent through specialized training programs and railway academies, alongside efforts to localize industries linked to the rail sector and strengthen its competitiveness.
Saudi officials said the agreement supports the objectives of the Kingdom’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the Vision 2030 plan for national development and diversification, which aim to position Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting Asia, Europe and Africa.
It comes amid growing cooperation between the two countries in a range of sectors, including transport, infrastructure, technology and investment.
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