Transportation ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies pledged here Wednesday to continue working toward a safe, secure, seamless and sustainable transportation system. At the seventh APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting, the ministers noted that transportation has been instrumental in the region's recovery following the recent economic and financial crisis, and has also been crucial to being well prepared for and responding quickly to natural disasters. Highlighting the importance of learning from past experiences, a joint ministerial statement was issued at the end of the meeting, calling for promoting green growth and innovation in transportation, enhancing regulatory cooperation, and strengthening regional economic integration. The ministers pledged to give priority to developing and promoting fuel-efficient transport practices, including the use of alternative fuels and the development of energy-efficient transport infrastructure. They also vowed to enhance efforts to align domestic standards with international standards and recommend protocols of the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization regarding security, safety and the environment. China's Transport Minister Li Shenglin said at the meeting that transportation is one of China's key sectors for saving energy and reducing emissions. Li said that China will roll out pilot projects for a low-carbon transport system featuring public transportation methods.
GMT 18:06 2018 Tuesday ,09 January
10 migrants dead, dozens missing off Libya coastGMT 22:05 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
US says airstrike kills 2 militants in SomaliaGMT 18:56 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Philippines prohibits US firm call center from expanding after deadly fireGMT 17:03 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Severe storm batters western Europe; 1 dead, 15 injuredGMT 16:32 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: ministryGMT 11:49 2018 Wednesday ,03 January
Russian helicopter crashes in Syria, two dead: MoscowGMT 17:22 2017 Thursday ,28 December
10 hurt in Saint Petersburg supermarket bombingGMT 17:49 2017 Wednesday ,27 December
Blast in Saint Petersburg injures four, say officials
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor