MINISTERIAL MEETING “Road Transport – Driving Regional and Intercontinental Trade” Amman, 12 June 2013 Umberto de Pretto Secretary General.

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MINISTERIAL MEETING “Road Transport – Driving Regional and Intercontinental Trade” Amman, 12 June 2013 Umberto de Pretto Secretary General

Road Transport – It’s your business, too! In today’s globalised economy, professional international road transport is no longer merely a mode of transport, but has become a vital production tool, driving economic, social and environmental progress throughout the world © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

Recognise and address the real challenges blocking trade 57% of transport time = border crossings 38% of transport costs = unofficial levies © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

Tried and tested solutions exist! Implement key UN facilitation and security instruments to allow road transport to drive trade! (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

Partner to drive trade Develop, in PPP,ancillary infrastructure as per the IRU's Model Highway Initiative (MHI) (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

Partner to increase professionalism, safety and competitiveness Promote and support vocational training (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

So instead of this…. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

…we see this… © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

…to bring them progress, prosperity and ultimately peace! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013

www.iru.org © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2013