UAE Foreign Affairs Minister discusses on Cooperation in Railway Sector with Suresh Prabhu

UAE Foreign Affairs Minister discusses on Cooperation in Railway Sector with Suresh Prabhu

New Delhi: UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyam today met Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu here and discussed on possible cooperation on rail sector between both countries.

UAE Minister was told about the various opportunities of investment and ongoing rail projects in the country, said a senior Railway Ministry official. They exchanged views on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, especially at the level of transport and infrastructure sector, as well as major rail network projects and how best to benefit from the Indian experience in this area.

He was told about the upcoming Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), high speed rail corridors, rail connectivity with satellite towns, development of about 400 stations and coach manufacturing, he said.

Railways is seeking private investments in big tickets projects like high speed rail corridor, DFC, redevelopment of major stations among others.

Senior officials from both sides were present during the meeting which lasted about 30 minutes.