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The Ministry of Transport together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the Africa Smart Mobility Forum international conference in the Cernin Palace aimed at supporting Czech companies and developing cooperation in the field of modern transport and infrastructure in African countries.
View gallery (1) The event brought together representatives of governments investors financial institutions experts and companies from Europe and Africa. The main goal was to present Czech solutions in the field of smart mobility rail and road transport aviation digitization and security technologies and to open up new business opportunities for Czech companies in fast-growing African markets.
Africa is a continent of growth dynamism and opportunities. It is here that the Czech Republic can offer concrete added value: a strong industrial base high-quality technical know-how and companies capable of succeeding in international competition and offering comprehensive solutions said Transport Minister Ivan Bednarik.
During the forum the Minister of Transport discussed with representatives of several African countries the possibilities of deeper cooperation in the field of aviation railway infrastructure smart mobility and traffic safety. Discussions also focused on the involvement of Czech technology companies in upcoming projects financed among other things within the framework of the European Global Gateway initiative. Minister Bednarik also discussed this topic with the European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela. Our ambition is not only to discuss the future of mobility. We want to build long-term partnerships create space for joint projects and open the door to Czech companies technologies and innovations on African markets added Minister Bednarik.
The program included expert panels and round tables dedicated to urban mobility and smart cities the modernization of rail and road transport and the development of aviation infrastructure. Companies had the opportunity to present their solutions establish contacts with partners from African countries and discuss specific investment and infrastructure projects.
The forum will be followed by other activities including visits to the URBIS trade fair (Aktuality | URBIS | BVV CZ) technical missions and specialized meetings between Czech companies and foreign partners.
