Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is travelling to Germany this weekend to attend the Summit of Transport Ministers at the 2016 International Transport Forum (ITF).
“The ITF Summit is an annual meeting of the major transport players from 57 countries, so it’s an opportunity to ensure New Zealand remains up-to-date on changes and developments in this sector,” says Foss.
“It’s also an opportunity to help shape the transport policy agenda on a global level, as well as further strengthen our connection to international partners and markets built up over some years, particularly last year when New Zealand held the Forum Presidency.”
During the three-day summit, Foss will meet other transport ministers, and attend ministerial roundtables, workshops, and tours.
“This year’s summit theme is Green and Inclusive Transport — I look forward to discussing the challenges and opportunities this presents,” says Foss.
“While in Germany, I’ll take the opportunity — in my capacity as Minister of Veterans’ Affairs — to pay my respects to the 55 New Zealanders buried in the Berlin (1939-1945) War Cemetery,” he says.
