Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of railway development, exchange of expertise, rolling stock and manufacturing cooperation.
In his message issued on the occasion of the official visit of Farhad Islam, Secretary for International Organizations and Consular Affairs and Designate D-8 Commissioner of Bangladesh, along with Mohammad Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, to the Pakistan Railways Workshop Division on Saturday, the minister emphasized that enhanced railway-to-railway collaboration could yield significant mutual benefits for both countries.
The Bangladeshi delegation was warmly received by senior officers of Pakistan Railways at the Headquarters and Workshop Division.
During the visit, Chief Mechanical Engineer (Carriage & Wagons) Muhammad Nasir Khalili briefed the delegation on the overall functioning, technical capabilities, and ongoing development projects of Pakistan Railways’ workshops.
A short documentary highlighting the operational strength and working capacity of the workshops was also presented to the visiting delegation. Addressing the occasion, Muhammad Nasir Khalili said that Pakistan and Bangladesh are brotherly countries with a shared history, culture and heritage.
He underlined the vast potential for bilateral cooperation in the railway sector, including technology sharing and joint initiatives.
As a token of goodwill, commemorative shields were exchanged between the Pakistani and Bangladeshi delegates.
The delegation was later given a detailed tour of the Mughalpura Locomotive Workshop, where they were briefed on various stages of locomotive maintenance, rehabilitation, and manufacturing processes.
The visiting dignitaries termed the tour highly informative, productive, and encouraging and appreciated the technical expertise and professional competence of Pakistan Railways.