Belarusian delegation participates in the Global Forum on Sustainable Transport in Beijing

The delegation of Belarus headed by Minister of Transport and Communications Alexei Lyakhnovich takes part in the Global Forum on Sustainable Transport in Beijing. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of transport, writes sb.by.

Among the participants are heads of transport departments, relevant ministries from around the world. The purpose of the forum is to form international consensus and develop global cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors.

Aleksey Lyakhnovich noted that Belarus consistently supports four global initiatives of China in the sphere of development, security, civilization and global governance.

“We see these initiatives as an alternative to the logic of confrontation. Transport is one of the key foundations of the modern economy. Production, trade, investment and international supply chains directly depend on transport links. Therefore, the development of transport infrastructure and improving the quality of logistics services are the most important conditions for sustainable development, he said.

The Minister emphasized the importance of the Framework for Global Development and Cooperation in Sustainable Transport presented at the Global Forum. This document has full support in Belarus. It is aimed at improving infrastructure connectivity, innovating, facilitating trade and investment, respecting the principles of openness and inclusiveness, and, most importantly, developing land, sea, air and digital links.

Belarus attaches priority to sustainable transport. The Government approved the State Program “Transport of Belarus” for 2026-2030 in order to ensure efficient and sustainable operation of the transport system, increase its technological level and expand the use of digital intelligent solutions.

New rules for the movement of large and heavy vehicles began to operate in Belarus