I welcome the achievement of a general approach in relation to the Regulation for the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and in particular the inclusion of Cyprus in two Trans-European Transport Network Corridors.
This development highlights, once again, the need for the connectivity of Cyprus with continental Europe, since our country is achieving the improvement of its connectivity through two European corridors, with a total road network length of 17700km, with 33 ports and 29 airports. With this decision, our connectivity to EU Member States, to our Western Balkan partners, but also to Ukraine and Moldova is significantly enhanced.
It is worth noting that compared to the previous arrangements, we have achieved significant improvements for Cyprus. In particular, we have achieved an increase of 1 corridor (+100%), an increase in network kilometres from 5850km to 17700km, an increase of 11850km (+203%), as well as an increase in ports from 16 to 33 (106%) and airports from 15 to 29 (+93%). At the same time, we achieved a significant extension of the network (TEN-T) in Cyprus with the inclusion of the Paleochorion-Agrou motorway in the network.
The foundations have now been laid for the implementation of this road network and the prospects for its planning and maturation, including co-financing opportunities, are being created.
Inclusion in two trans-European networks also offers Cyprus better chances of attracting European funds for the construction, maintenance, modernisation and development of its infrastructure.
Finally, I would like to say a big thank you to the officials of the Ministry of Transport and to the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, who worked hard for this excellent success, which is a continuation of the good results we have recently had for air transport.
(MF/EP/SX)
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