The "SPECA Region at the Crossroads of Europe and Asia: Advancing Interregional Connectivity in the Development of Sustainable Multimodal Routes" meeting will be co-organised within the framework of the 87th session of the Inland Transport Committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) by Turkmenistan and the UNECE Secretariat. The meeting will take place on 10 February 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
It will provide an opportunity to discuss key issues related to the sustainable development of transport routes and the strengthening of interregional connectivity, as well as to gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic potential of the SPECA region in connecting key economic centres: Еurope and Asia.
IRU Director of TIR & Transit Tatiana Rey-Bellet will speak at the “SPECA Region at the Crossroads of Europe and Asia” event on 10 February.
IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto will speak at the “Promoting sustainable regional and interregional inland transport connectivity” event, organised by Türkiye's Ministry of Transport, on 11 February.
IRU Global Senior Advocacy Adviser Jens Hügel will intervene during the “Global Decade for Sustainable Transport” symposium on 12 February.