BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 2. Azerbaijan used
the Corporate Partnership Council Week of the International
Transport Forum (ITF), a high-level gathering of global transport
policymakers in France, to showcase its approach to sustainable
transport, digital connectivity, and cross-sector coordination, the
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport told Trend.
Speaking at the opening session, ITF Secretary General Young Tae
Kim highlighted the decisive role of partnerships in building
sustainable transport systems. He praised Azerbaijan’s intention to
contribute to a better-connected world during its presidency of the
Forum.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to France, Leyla Abdullayeva, emphasized
that the country has put forward important initiatives within the
framework of its ITF presidency. She noted that a policy
recommendation on digital connectivity and urban transport
development has been prepared, active participation in global
platforms has been ensured, and contributions to ITF research
platforms have been expanded.
Alish Ismayilov, a representative of the Ministry of Digital
Development and Transport on a business trip to Paris, stated that
in the modern era, sustainable transport is based not only on
infrastructure but also on governance, coordination, data, and
trust. He also spoke about the coordinated operation of different
modes of transport in Azerbaijan, stressing that the establishment
of the Transport Coordination and Transit Freight Transportation
Coordination Councils, as well as AZCON Holding, serves as an
important mechanism in this regard.
Azerbaijan also took part in a panel titled “Governance of
Sustainable Transport,” with officials saying the country’s active
role at the forum underscored its interest in deepening
international dialogue and cooperation on the future of
transport.
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