The State of Qatar participated Wednesday in the Ministers Forum of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum (GSTF) 2024, which opened in Beijing, China.
HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti chaired Qatar’s delegation to the forum themed “Sustainable Transport: Connecting the World through Logistics”. In attendance were Their Excellencies Arab and foreign ministers.
Delivering a speech on “Global Governance – Fostering a Global Sustainable Transport Partnership”, HE Al Sulaiti said there was a need to adopt an all-out vision for a sustainable mobility system that can balance between the requirements of the modern age and the environmental, social and economic considerations.
The transportation sector plays a pivotal role in enhancing the transition to sustainable transportation; as they lay out the legal and regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable transportation, including developing and executing the policies and legislation that encourage the use of public transit system, investing i
n efficient and ecofriendly infrastructures, and setting out standards for carbon emissions from private vehicles, His Excellency added.
His Excellency highlighted the need to back new and innovative technologies and research to achieve sustainable transportation solutions. In this context, HE Al Sulaiti urged further development efforts in the industry by contributing to funding the universities and research centers and supporting the research that explore new technologies such as autonomous vehicles or innovate low-emission alternate fuel.
Noting the need to conduct regular assessments to their sustainable transportations policies and projects to see their successes and shortcomings and to ensure adaptation to the continuous changing needs of the society and technological advancement, His Excellency highlighted the importance of partnerships between governments and the private sector to promote sustainable transportation as private sector companies contribute to developing innovative solutions that help i
mprove transportation efficiency.
The GSTF 2024 sees large participation of government representatives at the ministerial level, transportation and logistics industry leaders, regional and global organization representatives, and high-profile CEOs of major transportation companies from around the world.
GSTFs key topics include the importance of enhancing and connecting world transportation systems, exchanging expertise and innovative technologies, fostering sustainability, reinforcing the efforts aimed at reducing carbon emissions, preserving the environment, and advancing global transportation cooperation to foster a transportation system that is safe, efficient, green, economical, inclusive, and resilient.
Source: Qatar News Agency
