EUSAIR forum, focus on recovery and sustainable transport
Regions compared for synergies in the Adriatic-Ionian area
11 May, 18:36Before the official opening, the participating countries adopted the 'Izola Declaration' for a more resilient and sustainable Adriatic-Ionian region. "The declaration - said EU Commissioner for Cohesion Elisa Ferreira - will pave the way for a green and digital recovery and will further ease the enlargement process of our neighbors in the Western Balkans." The Italian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure representative, Pierluigi Coppola, highlighted that in the European year of Rail, "rail transport can play a significant role in the transition toward low-carbon mobility and for the economic recovery and resilience of Adriatic-Ionian transport systems. However - Coppola warned -, to fully exploit these resources, legislative and regulatory reforms must accompany investments in infrastructures." (ANSA).