United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Transport and Tourism Division

FORUM OF ASIAN MINISTERS OF TRANSPORT

The increasing impact of globalization and the substantial growth of output, trade and investment being experienced by many countries in the Asian and Pacific region are placing pressure on the region’s transport sector.

The Commission, at its 64th session, adopted the Resolution on the establishment of the Forum of Asian Ministers of Transport to address major issues of concern to member countries at the ministerial level.

The first session of the Forum was held from 14-18 December 2009.

Meeting of Senior Government Officials, 14-16 December 2009

Working Group on the Trans-Asian Railway Network, 1st meeting, 15-16 December 2009

Expert Group Meeting on Financing for Transport Infrastructure, 16 December 2009

Forum of Asian Ministers of Transport, 17-18 December 2009

The Forum played a significant role in providing strategic guidance for the regional development of transport, transit and the improvement of transport capacity, including promoting cooperation, contributing to regional integration and enabling countries to benefit from globalization and supporting the growth of output, trade and investment in the region.