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Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Concludes Visits to Russia and France

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Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, accompanied by a delegation of various transport sectors, concluded official visits to the Russian Federation and the French Republic. The visits aimed to strengthen cooperation in transportation and logistics, enhance investment partnerships, and encourage private sector engagement in the Kingdom. During the visits, Al-Jasser participated in several high-profile events, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia and the International Paris Air Show in France.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister Saleh Al-Jasser led a delegation representing various sectors of the transport system on official visits to Russia and France.
  • The visits included participation in the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia and the International Paris Air Show in France.
  • Al-Jasser took part in a dialogue session focused on the ambitious targets and major projects outlined in the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
  • The importance of private sector involvement in financing and implementation, as well as the promotion of partnerships grounded in trust, transparency, and balanced risk-sharing, was emphasized.
  • The minister attended meetings with several public and private sector leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, and Indian Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw.
  • The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation between the Kingdom and both the Russian Federation and the Republic of France in the fields of transport and logistics.
  • An air services agreement between the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Panama was signed, as well as an agreement between Avilease, an aircraft leasing company, and Airbus.
  • The delegation reviewed the roles, objectives, and global railway development efforts of the International Union of Railways (UIC) at its headquarters.
  • Visits to SNCF and Alstom provided insight into key projects and technological innovations in rail transport.
  • The visit was accompanied by a delegation representing various sectors of the transport system and included several panel discussions featuring Saudi officials.

Statistics:

  • The National Transport and Logistics Strategy outlined ambitious targets and major projects.
  • The International Paris Air Show is the world's largest gathering in the aviation and aerospace sector.
  • The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum main session was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • The International Union of Railways (UIC) has global railway development efforts.
  • The Republic of Panama and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed an air services agreement.
  • Avilease signed an agreement with Airbus.
  • SNCF and Alstom have key projects and technological innovations in rail transport.

Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency, "Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Concludes Official Visit to Russian Federation and French Republic", 22 Jun 2025
  • Saudi Press Agency, "Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Participates in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia", 22 Jun 2025
  • Saudi Press Agency, "Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Attends International Paris Air Show in France", 22 Jun 2025

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