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Advancing Global Road Transport: Insights from the 31st IRU World Congress

The International Press Conference on May 16, 2008, showcased discussions on vital topics including the revival of the Silk Road, the UNESCAP-IRU Asian Highway Caravan, and Turkey's perspective on passenger transport. Key figures such as Mustafa Yildirim, Tamer Dincsahin, and Binali Yildirim engaged in dialogue about the priorities of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), emphasizing sustainable development, innovation, and road safety. This event brought together global leaders to explore the vital role of road transport in trade, tourism, and international collaboration.

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Advancing Global Road Transport: Insights from the 31st IRU World Congress

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  1. International Press Conference 16 May 2008

  2. Your panel today – Part 115:00 to 16:00 Mustafa YILDIRIM President, TOFED Tamer DINCSAHIN President, UND M.Rifat President, TOBB HISARCIKLIOGLU Binali YILDIRIM Minister of Transport, Turkey Janusz LACNY President, IRU Martin MARMY Secretary General, IRU Barry CABLE Director, Transport & Tourism, UNESCAP

  3. Mikhail S. GorbachevPresident of the USSR, 1990-1991 Special press conference

  4. Today’s topics Janusz LACNY Martin MARMY Barry CABLE Mustafa YILDIRIM Tamer DINCSAHIN Rifat HISARCIKLIOGLU Binali YILDIRIM • IRU & 31st IRU World Congress • Reviving the Silk Road • UNESCAP-IRU Asian Highway Caravan • Passenger transport in Turkey • Turkish Perspective on Road Transport • Globalisation, Road Transport and the Silk Road • Ministerial Conference & Ministerial Declaration

  5. International Press Conferenceof the world road transport organisation Janusz LACNY, IRU President

  6. 2008 180 Members 73 Countries Belgium Denmark France Netherlands Norway Sweden UK Switzerland Evolution of IRU Membership Created1948 8 Founder States:

  7. IRU Priorities • Sustainable Development • Innovation • Incentives • Infrastructure • Facilitation • Trade • Tourism • Road Transport

  8. International recognition provided by the IRU Academy Advisory Committee UNECE United NationsEconomicCommissionfor Europe

  9. Transports Internationaux Routiers Managed by the IRU since 1949

  10. Congress Attendance Marmy

  11. Theme of 31st IRU World Congress Road Transport, Driving Peace and Prosperity!

  12. IRU 31st World CongressFinal programme

  13. Congress keynote speakers • HE Dr Abdullah GÜL, President of the Republic of Turkey • Binali YILDIRIM, Minister of Transport of Turkey • Mikhail Gorbachev, President of the USSR (1990-1991)

  14. IRU Grand Prix d’HonneurBarthel Green Laeremans

  15. Afghanistan Azerbaijan Bosnia & Herzegovina Bulgaria China Czech Republic Finland Georgia Iran India Japan Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Lithuania Mongolia Ministerial Conference Montenegro Singapore Spain Sweden Syria Turkey Uzbekistan

  16. Requirement fulfilled by   IRU Istanbul Declaration calls upon Governments to: Implement UN Conventions and WTO Agreements Recognise vital role of road transport Issue multilateral long-term multi-entry visas for drivers Ensure fair competition through adequate taxation schemes Lacny

  17. IRU Istanbul Declaration also calls upon Governments to: Provide real business incentives for innovative transport technologies and best practices Establish sustainable energy policies, including for stable fuel prices Enhance road safety by targeting scientifically identified causes of accidents Enforce social regulations to meet drivers, companies and society’s needs Lacny

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