International relations
The inherently cross-border dimension of transport is reflected in the international reach of this EU policy. A wide range of activities have been put in place, covering all transport modes and activities which differ depending on the country or region concerned.
The main focus of the EU international transport cooperation is on extending internal market rules, notably through work in international organisations, and on promoting European safety, security and environmental standards.
In this context, opening up third country markets in transport services, products and investment to free and undistorted competition and environmentally sustainable solutions, continues to be a priority. A key objective is also to extend the EU´s transport and infrastructure policy to the neighbours of the Union. The Commission aims to adopt flexible strategies to ensure the EU's role as a standard setter in the transport sector.
In terms of type of interaction in the field of international transport relations, the following main areas of work with third countries can be identified:
- 1. Enlargement countries
- 2. European Neighbourhood Policy countries
- 3. Bilateral relations with other third countries
News
the European Commission convened the EU-Ukraine Investment Conference at the ReBuild Ukraine Expo in Warsaw, bringing together more than 5,000 participants from the Ukrainian and international business communities, government institutions, financial organisations, and international partners.
The European Commission handed over grant agreements for EU transport infrastructure funding in Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.
The permanent secretariat of the Transport Community is announcing a vacancy call for a full-time position of Director of the permanent secretariat of the Transport Community.
On 9 October, the European Commission and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan held the second High-Level Transport Dialogue, co-chaired by Minister Rashad Nabiyev and Director-General Magda Kopczyńska.
The agreement aims at helping Moldova access world markets by facilitating transit through EU countries and further developing its links with the EU market.
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