BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 18. Azerbaijan was
represented at the Road Transport Group meeting held within the
framework of the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Paris,
Trend reports via
the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.
Delegates from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
and the Azerbaijan Road Transport Agency attended the event.
According to the ministry, discussions focused on the work
carried out under the European Conference of Ministers of Transport
(ECMT) multilateral quota system and its future priorities.
Participants exchanged views on improving the efficiency of
international freight transport, modernizing the system, and
ensuring sustainable development.
During the meeting, it was noted that significant progress was
achieved on key initiatives, including the integration of new
participants into the ECMT multilateral quota system, the
introduction of licenses for zero-emission vehicles from 2027, and
the expansion of the ECMT digital system’s functionality.
The Azerbaijani delegation emphasized that geographically
expanding the multilateral quota system is strategically important
for strengthening international transport links, increasing
transport efficiency, and ensuring better use of permits. This
expansion is expected to simplify interregional freight transport,
improve the efficiency of transport corridors, and enhance the
resilience of global supply chains.
The meeting also noted that the expansion of the multilateral
quota system aligns with Azerbaijan’s priority objectives during
its presidency of the International Transport Forum. Member
countries were called upon to adopt a constructive approach to
fostering international transport cooperation and building a more
integrated transport system.
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