India, UK to work together in road sector

London, Sep 28 (ANI): India and the United Kingdom here on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on matters of road transport, highways and related services.

The Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath signed the MOU on behalf of India while the Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond signed on UK's behalf.

The MoU will be valid for a period of five years. Both the participants will also have the option to review this Memorandum periodically on the basis of mutual consultation before completion of the five year period.

The delivery of specific services identified on the basis of this Memorandum will be negotiated in any contract or separate detailed arrangements.

This Memorandum may be amended at any time by the mutual written consent of the participants.

The Participants will also determine how any outstanding matters should be dealt with on the basis of mutual consultation. Termination will not affect the validity of any contract or separate detailed arrangements made under this Memorandum. (ANI)