The main goal of our assistance is an effective and sustainable road transportation system.
PUBLISHED: 11 Dec 2024 at 18: 29
Thailand and Germany have renewed their commitment to developing a road transportation program that is both efficient and environmentally friendly.
The original agreement between the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport and Thailand’s Ministry of Transport was signed on November 23, 2016, and it has since been renewed half. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit stated on Wednesday that it was renewed for another two decades in Bangkok on Monday.
He said,” This has demonstrated both countries ‘ commitment to working together to advance new rail system technology in order to maintain environmental protection.”
Thailand and Germany are now committed to working side by side to maintain their present road transportation networks, an important step toward “future mobility,” according to Ernst Reichel, the German adviser to Thailand, who spoke at the signing ceremony.
The embassy cited the cooperation as an illustration of how two countries can work together to address pressing global issues like climate change, visitors congestion, and ineffective asset management.
This could be a means of ensuring a versatile and sustainable future for years, he said.
The German-Thai Railway Association ( GTRA ) will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring the continuation of rail transport development cooperation, he said.
The GTRA is made up of members from various companies, road users, experts, support services, educators and students.
Germany has been providing Thailand with professional assistance for the continued development of its road transport system and upgrades to its transportation system in accordance with the mutual declaration of intent, as the contract is known, according to Mr. Suriya.
According to him, European technical assistance has made it easier for Thailand to work more effectively to reduce carbon emissions and create new transportation options that are more environmentally friendly.
The minister added that several innovations have been made in this Thai-German agreement for use in a number of Thai rail transportation projects, including the Blue Line electric rail system, Airport Rail Link, and Suvarnabhumi airport’s Automated People Mover ( APM), among others.