[Afghanistan] - IEA delegation attends global railway congress in China

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) participated in the 12th Congress of the International Union of Railways (UIC),
held in China, where agents from over 60 countries assembled to talk about developments and challenges in the global train sector.Mawlavi
Mohammad Ishaq Sahibzada, Deputy Minister of Railways at the Ministry of Public Works, led the Afghan delegation at the high-level occasion,
which brought together senior government authorities, train experts, industry leaders, and scientists to check out modern train technologies
and facilities development.According to Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, the congress focused on crucial styles including
advancements in train systems, cross-border connectivity, capacity-building methods, and the integration of advanced technologies aimed at
changing rail transport globally.The involvement of Afghanistan at such international online forums underscores the IEA’& rsquo; s
commitment to strengthening local cooperation and upgrading the country’& rsquo; s rail facilities, the representative said in a
statement.The International Union of Railways (UIC), headquartered in Paris, is the world’& rsquo; s leading train cooperation body
Afghanistan has belonged to the UIC since 2013, with its membership playing an essential function in aligning the country’& rsquo; s train
advancement goals with worldwide requirements and practices.As Afghanistan looks for to broaden its railway network and boost trade passages
connecting Central and South Asia, participation in multilateral platforms such as the UIC Congress offers opportunities for technical
partnership, financial investment, and policy alignment
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