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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has hosted a high-level ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi, bringing together top officials from five African countries.
The meeting was held under the auspices of Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
The meeting organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Etihad Rail, welcomed high-ranking officials from five African nations: Kenya, Chad, South Sudan, Uganda, and Cameroon. Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Rail, was also present.
African representation included His Excellency Madut Biar Yel, Minister of Transport in South Sudan; His Excellency Mathieu Guibolo Fanga, Minister of Trade and Industry in Chad; and His Excellency Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Roads and Transport in Kenya.
Also participating were Dr. Richard Sendi Nyunzi Hans, Assistant Undersecretary and Head of the Planning and Strategy Department for the Standard Gauge Railway Project at the Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda, and Claude Ntone, General Director of Railways at the Ministry of Transport in Cameroon, who attended virtually.
Participants reviewed Etihad Rail’s accomplishments, particularly the successful nationwide operation of the freight train over the past two years.
Delegates explored how the UAE’s expertise in rail and infrastructure could be adapted to enhance transportation frameworks in African countries.
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A key outcome of the gathering was the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Etihad Rail and:
- The Ministry of Transport in the Republic of South Sudan
- The Ministry of Trade and Industry in the Republic of Chad
These MoUs aim to deepen cooperation in railway development, infrastructure, and logistics projects, while promoting the transfer of knowledge and expertise. They also encompass the conduct of feasibility studies for potential railway and infrastructure initiatives in the participating nations.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan emphasized that such partnerships embody the UAE’s vision of fostering cooperation with African nations through both knowledge-sharing and infrastructure support.
Sheikh Shakhboot remarked that, “Such partnerships represent an extension of the vision of the United Arab Emirates in extending bridges of cooperation with its partners in the countries of the African continent, not only through the transfer of knowledge and exchange of experiences but also through supporting infrastructure projects and developing the transport and logistics sectors in a way that serves the goals of national and regional development.”
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei affirmed that, guided by the UAE’s forward-looking vision, the nation is leveraging Etihad Rail to build an integrated national transport system that seamlessly connects the various emirates, and the system system serves as a model of excellence in logistics, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Al Mazrouei added that, “The UAE’s cooperation with African countries enhances the development of strategic international projects that contribute to achieving sustainable economic and social gains for all parties, consolidating the UAE’s position as an active partner in supporting regional and global development.”
Etihad Rail has played a pivotal role in developing the UAE’s national railway network, significantly advancing the country’s transport infrastructure. As a cornerstone of the UAE transport sector, it has become a key driver of economic growth, contributing to the nation’s broader development goals.
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