Morocco and Senegal sign two railway agreements, Qatar + Portugal strengthen transport links + updates from Oman

Morocco + Senegal expand transport partnerships: Morocco inked two cooperation agreements with Senegal aimed at boosting railway development, according to a statement on Friday. The first agreement was signed between Morocco’s National Office of Railways and Senegal’s National Company for the Management of the Regional Express Train (SEN-TER-SA), while the second was signed between the Railway Training Institute (IFF) and SEN-TER-SA. The two parties also discussed strengthening their cooperation in railway maintenance, road and air transport, road safety, as well as establishing a working group to oversee the agreements’ implementation.

Qatar + Portugal to boost transport links: Qatar’s Transport Minister Jassim Al Sulaiti met with Portuguese Economy Minister Pedro Reis to discuss expanding cooperation in the transport sector, according to a statement published on Thursday. The pair look to collaborate to integrate smart technology into the transportation industry, including railways, ports, and the civil aviation sector.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

• Oman + Belarus to boost trade: Belarus is set to increase its exports to Oman through establishing a Belarusian-Omani intergovernmental committee focused on boosting links in the transport and logistics sector. The two nations discussed ramping up trade relations during a working visit from Belarus’ Anti Monopoly and Trade Ministry officials in Oman last week. (Belta)
• Oman + India CEPA in the works: Talks between Oman and India over the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost trade and investment were moving on the right track, according to officials. (Times of Oman)