Tehran, May 15 (MRUD NEWS)—Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, met with Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Vice-President of the UAE on the sidelines of the 17th annual exhibition and conference of 'the Middle East Rail' in Abu Dhabi. 

In the meeting, the two sides emphasized on development of relations in different transport sectors.  

Bazrpash pointed out that Iran is seeking to expand its ties with the UAE and welcomes investments in different transport projects. 

He further suggested to resume the meetings of 'Iran, UAE Joint Economic Commission' after a hiatus.

Al Nahyan also welcomed the Iranian minister and delegation to the UAE and pointed to the strategic location of Iran particularly along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). 

Moreover, Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Qatar Ministers of transport met during this event.  In their meeting, pointing to the previous agreements, the two sides emphasized on solving current problems for the expansion of ties. 

Increasing transport ties particularly in port and maritime were discussed by the two ministers. 

Noteworthy, Bazrpash as the head of 'Iran, UAE Joint Economic Commission' has travelled to the UAE at the invitation of the UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, for attending the 17th annual exhibition and conference of 'the Middle East Rail'. 

This visit marks a new beginning for commercial and transport transactions between Iran and UAE following the resumption of political relations between Iran and the Persian Gulf countries.