Kuwait, Bahrain boost infrastructure efficiency, advance integration

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MANAMA: Kuwait and Bahrain reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation in infrastructure and public works on Monday, as Minister of Public Works Dr Noura ...

MANAMA: Kuwait and Bahrain reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation in infrastructure and public works on Monday, as Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan held talks with Bahraini officials and toured road projects and technical facilities. Receiving Al-Mashaan at Gudaibiya Palace, Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa said the countries’ longstanding relationship continues to support broader cooperation across various sectors, Bahrain News Agency reported.

He said continued support from both countries’ leaderships provides momentum for strengthening their partnership and pursuing opportunities that benefit their peoples. Cooperation between the two public works ministries offers considerable scope for exchanging expertise, Sheikh Khaled said. Sharing successful experiences among Gulf Cooperation Council states helps advance regional integration, meet growing development needs and improve project efficiency, construction quality and public services, he added.

Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment, during its presidency of the GCC’s 46th session, to supporting joint Gulf initiatives and projects. He highlighted the general agreement linking GCC states through the regional railway network, describing it as a strategic step toward strengthening connectivity, improving transport and logistics services and supporting economic growth. Al-Mashaan thanked Sheikh Khaled for the warm reception and expressed pride in the strong bilateral relationship, saying it offers opportunities to expand technical and professional partnerships in public works.

During a separate field tour with Bahrain’s Minister of Works Eng Al-Hawaj, Al-Mashaan praised the kingdom’s infrastructure development and engineering capabilities, stressing the importance of exchanging expertise.

Al-Mashaan inspected a project to upgrade roads leading to Bahrain International Airport, where she was briefed on plans to improve road network efficiency and traffic…

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