Russia and Eritrea are discussing cooperation on port and railway infrastructure, the Russian Ministry of Transport reported following a meeting between Transport Minister Dmitry Yadrov and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. The discussions focused on the development of port infrastructure, with Russian companies expressing a willingness to consider participating in projects that include the construction and modernization of mooring structures and coastal defense structures. The two sides also explored cooperation in the railway sector. Russia will be able to provide strategic and technical advisory services and support the construction and modernization of Eritrea's road and railway networks, the ministry stated. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.