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UK Trade and Investment rail specialist visits Namibia

UKTI rail specialist, Jake Rudham, visited Namibia from 07-08 July 2014 to gain a better understanding of Namibia바카라 사이트™s rail plans and needs.

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UKTI rail specialist meeting with Ministry of Works and Transport and National Planning Commission

E. Nyameni, Professional Engineer, Railway Infrastructure, A. L. Hungamo, PS National Planning Commission, Hon. K. Nguvaua, Deputy Minister Works & Transport, Hon. E. Nghimtina, Minister of Works & Transport, K. Newaka, British High Commission, J. Rudham, UKTI Rail Specialist, R. Kalomo, Director Railway Infrastructure Management

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Mr Rudham met with the Minister of Works and Transport, the Permanent Secretary of the National Planning Commission, as well as representatives of Trans Namib, the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Namport and British Business Group member Ernst and Young. After the visit, Mr. Rudham concluded: 바카라 사이트˜I had a number of very productive meetings and it바카라 사이트™s clear that there are some great opportunities for UK companies in Namibia. I believe UK companies have got the right skills and experience to help Namibia develop its infrastructure projects. We look forward to further engagement and developing these opportunities바카라 사이트™. It is envisaged that there will be more UK companies engaging with TransNamib on projects such as the TransKalahari Railway.

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Published 9 July 2014