Annotated Agenda

19 October Monday

Plenary Session I. Vision of the future Euro-Asian transport system

• Can we improve the way we move goods and people? How to build efficient Euro-Asian transport system?

Why is a common vision important for the development of transportation between Asia and Europe?

What is the expected outcome of the new dialogue? What do we want to achieve?

What are the main drivers of the future transportation and logistics between Europe and Asia?

How can transport contribute to the stimulation of economy in the short, medium and long terms?

In the long term, what can we learn from the current situation in the global markets? How to ensure the continuous effect of the new beginning?

Plenary Session II. Key priority policies on ASEM transport agenda: common fields for action

• What are the key policies to create a competitive and sustainable transport and logistics system?

What is to be done to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of transport operations - intermodality in full action?

Combining inland and maritime transportation - what are the possible benefits of coordinated usage of different transport modes?

How can international transport corridors contribute to the performance of the Asia-Europe transport system?

What should governments do to facilitate border crossings?

• Developing transport infrastructure

What is the best way to identify key bottlenecks of the Euro-Asian transport system? Is there a need for a common methodology?

Evaluation of the economic feasibility of transport infrastructure projects.

How to strengthen international coordination in assessing transport infrastructure needs and developing projects?

What should governments do to attract more private investors to the development of transport infrastructure? In principle, what are the key elements for a successful cooperation between public and private sectors?

• Promoting sustainable transport

What are the key elements of a sustainable transport system?

How can governments support transport innovations and research?

Should we move towards a stronger Euro-Asian transport research framework?

• Strengthening intergovernmental dialogue

International cooperation - a precondition for efficient development of Euro-Asian transport system.

What is the appropriate institutional and organizational framework for Asia-Europe dialogue on transport?

20 October Tuesday

Session I on maritime and intermodal transport:

• Transcontinental traffic: challenges and demand for effective intermodal policies

What is to be done to identify and remove the main infrastructure bottlenecks in the maritime sector?

What are the key regulatory obstacles for doing business?

How can we ensure stronger cooperation under the existing agreements?

What are the possibilities for further development of technical and regulatory cooperation? What new agreements are needed to move towards closer regulatory convergence?

How to ensure better interaction between maritime and inland transport in our seaports?

What measures are most effective in ensuring safety and security in maritime transportation?

How to transform rivalry into synergy: introducing effective intermodal solutions for transcontinental transportation.

Session II on civil aviation:

• Facilitation of transport services - towards closer economic cooperation in civil aviation

What are the main obstacles for regional cooperation in the civil aviation sector? What is to be done to strengthen air connections between Asia and Europe?

How can we develop methods for a more accurate assessment of air transport infrastructure needs? What measures can increase the funding possibilities and the private sector participation in the air transport infrastructure development?

What can governments do to support more effective air traffic management?

What measures should we take to ensure sustainable development of the civil aviation sector?

How to ensure safety and security in an increasingly congested air traffic?