Óscar Puente reinforces in Paris Spain's commitment to the International Transport Forum to lead global mobility policies

 

The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has held a strategic meeting in París with Young Tae Kim, Secretary General of International Transport Forum (ITFThe meeting served to reaffirm the support of España to multilateral decision-making and to analyze public policies that guarantee sustainability and global connectivity in the logistics sector.

 

ITF's promotion of multilateralism and financial stability

 

During the work session, Óscar Puente has underlined the critical importance of the ITF maintain your analytical and consultative capabilities in an environment of economic and geopolitical uncertaintyOne of the central points of the debate has been the institution's funding model. The Spanish minister reiterated that mandatory contributions from member countries are essential for the organization to continue providing its services. "high-quality research and public policy work".

 

In this context, España He positions himself as a staunch advocate for the collective development of international regulations, in contrast to those movements that question the role of supranational institutions. The Minister of Transport has also confirmed his personal attendance at the opening plenary session of the annual summit to be held in Leipzig next May 6, 2026.

 

Indicator / Event	Information Details
International organization	International Transport Forum (ITF)
Upcoming Ministerial Summit	May 6, 2026 Leipzig, Alemania
Number of member countries	69 nations
current presidency	Azerbaiyán

 

Spain's strategic role in global logistics

 

Spanish participation in the ITF It is not only institutional, but also a tool of internationalization and commercial diplomacyBeing administratively integrated into the Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE), the forum allows España strengthen its ties with partners outside the Unión Europea, especially with countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

 

The shared objectives between the Ministry and the ITF include:

 

• Analysis of public policies in all modes of transport (land, sea and air).
• Improvement of connectivity of societies and reduction of environmental impact.
• Exchange of good practice and promotion of high-level political dialogue.

 

El ITF acts as the main hub of thought for the formulation of strategies that affect the transport of goods and passengers on a global scale, being España a traditionally active player due to the weight of its logistics sector in the national GDP.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the International Transport Forum (ITF)

 

What is the ITF and what is its relationship with the OECD?

El International Transport Forum It is an intergovernmental organization with 69 member countries. Although it is administratively integrated into the OCDEIt functions as a politically autonomous entity dedicated exclusively to the transport sector.

Why is funding through mandatory contributions important?

According to what the minister has argued Óscar PuenteThese contributions guarantee that the organization can produce independent, high-quality technical research to advise governments on their decisions regarding mobility and trade.

When and where will the next major industry event take place?

The annual summit of transport ministers will take place on May 6, 2026 in Leipzig, Alemania, under the current presidency of Azerbaiyán.