A meeting on the main topic of promoting green transport within the European Union took place on Wednesday 29 September 2021, between the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, responsible for Transport Mr.. Michalis Papadopoulos, his Slovak counterpart, Ms Katarina Brunckova and the Secretary-General for Transport, Mr. Giannis Xifaras.
During the meeting, the policies of the two countries towards the implementation of the "Fit for 55" package were discussed., concerning the European Union's objective of reducing air pollution from 55% until the 2030.
particularly, Mr.. Papadopoulos briefed the Slovak Deputy Minister on all legislative initiatives taken and promoted by the Ministry regarding e-mobility, but also the details of the program for the promotion of Astypalea as a "Smart and Green Island".
also, presented the plan for de-lignification and the pioneering program of the Government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the post-lignite era.
Mr.. Papadopoulos and Ms. Brunckova also discussed the possibility of direct air connection between Athens and Thessaloniki with Bratislava and agreed to refer the matter to the relevant services of the two countries..
Ms. Brunckova also conveyed, on behalf of the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport of Slovakia Mr. Andrej Dolezal, invitation to the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr.. Costa Karamanlis to visit Bratislava.
