emirates7 - Hassan Al Mansoori, Under-Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, met with Dean Macpherson, South Africa’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in sustainable infrastructure and transport.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong relationship between the UAE and South Africa while exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration in smart and sustainable urban development. They exchanged insights on leveraging advanced technologies and global best practices to execute high-quality strategic projects.
Al Mansoori highlighted the UAE Ministry’s key infrastructure and transportation initiatives, showcasing innovative projects that contribute to sustainable development and global competitiveness. He also outlined the Ministry’s adoption of cutting-edge solutions, including artificial intelligence, smart road systems, and eco-friendly buildings.
Emphasising the UAE’s commitment to fostering international partnerships, Al Mansoori stressed the importance of knowledge exchange in achieving sustainable development goals. He remarked, “Strengthening cooperation with South Africa paves the way for new investment opportunities and the development of sustainable infrastructure that meets future demands. Our Ministry is dedicated to forming strategic partnerships rooted in innovation and modern technology to deliver highly efficient, top-quality projects.”
Macpherson commended the UAE’s efforts in advancing its infrastructure sector and expressed South Africa’s keen interest in deepening collaboration, particularly by drawing on the UAE’s expertise in executing large-scale, future-ready projects.
Concluding the meeting, both parties agreed on the need for continued communication and coordination, committing to explore further opportunities for joint projects that drive sustainable development and reinforce UAE-South Africa bilateral relations.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong relationship between the UAE and South Africa while exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration in smart and sustainable urban development. They exchanged insights on leveraging advanced technologies and global best practices to execute high-quality strategic projects.
Al Mansoori highlighted the UAE Ministry’s key infrastructure and transportation initiatives, showcasing innovative projects that contribute to sustainable development and global competitiveness. He also outlined the Ministry’s adoption of cutting-edge solutions, including artificial intelligence, smart road systems, and eco-friendly buildings.
Emphasising the UAE’s commitment to fostering international partnerships, Al Mansoori stressed the importance of knowledge exchange in achieving sustainable development goals. He remarked, “Strengthening cooperation with South Africa paves the way for new investment opportunities and the development of sustainable infrastructure that meets future demands. Our Ministry is dedicated to forming strategic partnerships rooted in innovation and modern technology to deliver highly efficient, top-quality projects.”
Macpherson commended the UAE’s efforts in advancing its infrastructure sector and expressed South Africa’s keen interest in deepening collaboration, particularly by drawing on the UAE’s expertise in executing large-scale, future-ready projects.
Concluding the meeting, both parties agreed on the need for continued communication and coordination, committing to explore further opportunities for joint projects that drive sustainable development and reinforce UAE-South Africa bilateral relations.