Minister Addresses China Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024
Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti said that Qatar has to date achieved 73% electrification in its public bus fleet, adding that sustainability is the cornerstone of the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar, which includes an integrated package of initiatives and projects built on key pivots.Addressing the Plenary Session of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024, which opened in Beijing, China, Minister Al-Sulaiti said that those pivots are mainly the using of clean energy sources on public transportation, supporting transportation electrification, rolling out smart mobility and expressway projects along with their supportive infrastructures and laws, and managing the demand on land transportation, and other mobility technologies. The goal, he said, is to achieve integration among all these elements and improve their networking, reduce traffic congestion, and protect the environment to leave behind a real legacy for current and coming generations.He went on to say that sustainable transportation is the goal sought after by governments and companies to achieve economic efficiency, minimize costs, make daily life easier for individuals and businesses, and support the global economy.He added that Qatar’s vision for seamless mobility is not just an ambitious thought, but a necessity to achieve economic growth and sustainability. He also called for concerted action and for governments, private sector, and civil society to work closely to make this vision a reality.Concluding his remarks, Minister Al-Sulaiti said that Qatar will continue developing all transportation industry’s activities and services and reinforcing its collaboration with UN and global stakeholders in this area, to achieve a vision of sustainable public transportation and infrastructure.
