Pakistan, Australia Strengthen Ties with Focus on Railway Modernization

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

ISLAMABAD — Australian Ambassador to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, met Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, at the Ministry of Railways on Friday to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation and expanding partnerships in rail transport, education, and cultural exchange.

Both sides agreed to explore modern collaboration in the railway sector, focusing on technical expertise exchange, operational best practices, and training programs to enhance the capacity of Pakistan Railways. Plans for launching tourism-based rail services and technical assistance initiatives were also discussed.

Minister Abbasi praised Australia’s advanced railway infrastructure, calling it a model of efficiency and safety that Pakistan could learn from to improve passenger experience and operational standards.

Ambassador Hawkins lauded the recent reforms introduced by Pakistan’s Ministry of Railways, expressing optimism that these measures would contribute significantly to the sector’s development and open doors for foreign investment.

The meeting also reaffirmed commitments to strengthening educational cooperation, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and deepening cultural ties between the two nations.

The discussion ended with an exchange of gifts, reflecting the warm and friendly relations between Pakistan and Australia.

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