Saudi Arabia and Spain sign agreements in aviation and modern transport
In a strategic move reflecting the depth of bilateral relations and the shared desire to develop infrastructure, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Spain signed two Memoranda of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of civil aviation and modern transportation. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and his Spanish counterpart, His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente.
Details of agreements and areas of cooperation
The two memoranda of understanding focus primarily on exchanging expertise and developing technical, regulatory, and operational cooperation between the two countries. The agreements include provisions for joint efforts to raise aviation safety standards, enhance aviation security, and improve the quality of operational processes, thereby positively impacting the passenger experience. The agreements also pay particular attention to the future of transportation, focusing on digitalization, innovation, the adoption of modern transportation technologies, and the development of policies for future transportation modes and multimodal transport.
Supporting the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics
This step comes within the framework of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, stemming from the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Through these international partnerships, the Kingdom seeks to solidify its position as a global logistics hub connecting three continents. Cooperation with leading transport nations like Spain is a key support for the Kingdom's ambitious plans to increase airport capacity, enhance the efficiency of transport networks, and adopt smart and sustainable mobility solutions.
Spanish experience and the importance of partnership
Spain boasts a proven track record and extensive global expertise in transportation and infrastructure, particularly in high-speed rail and air traffic management. This partnership builds upon a long history of cooperation between the two countries in the transportation sector, with the exchange of knowledge and cutting-edge technologies accelerating technological advancements in Saudi Arabia's transportation industry. These agreements are expected to unlock new investment opportunities and localize advanced technologies in air and land transport, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sustainable economic growth in the Kingdom.
In conclusion, this signing reflects the commitment of both parties to work together to address the challenges of future transportation, and to seek innovative solutions that ensure the sustainability and safety of the sector, in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly nations and supports global trade and tourism.
