Transport ministry delegation visits Bahrain to enhance bilateral cooperation
DOHA: A delegation from the Ministry of Transport, headed by Dr Saleh Mohsen Fetais Al Marri, Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Affairs, has visited the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications in the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain.
During the visit, the Ministry's delegation met with Bader Hood Al Mahmoud, Undersecretary of Ports and Maritime Navigation at the Bahraini Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications.
The meeting addressed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the areas of transportation infrastructure and the exchange of technical expertise, in a manner that serves common interests and aligns with sustainable development paths.
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