Won Hee-ryong Discusses Transportation Infrastructure Cooperation with Czech Minister of Transport

On the 13th, Won Hee-ryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, met with Martin Kupka, Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, to discuss cooperation plans in the Czech high-speed rail project and transportation infrastructure sector.

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong met with Martin Kupka, Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, on the 13th to discuss cooperation plans for the Czech high-speed rail project and transportation infrastructure sector. (Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

At the meeting, Minister Won stated, "The two countries have laid the foundation for cooperation in the transportation sector, including railways, through two MOUs on rail and transportation," and proposed the formation and operation of a practical working group to share Korea's excellent technology and operational experience for the Czech high-speed rail project in the future.

In response, Minister Martin Kupka said, "We will strive to continue the cooperation established between the two countries so far, and we appreciate the proposal for the working group regarding the Czech high-speed rail project," adding, "In particular, we hope to share Korea government's diverse experiences in financial and private investments related to large-scale infrastructure projects requiring substantial funding, such as high-speed rail."

Minister Won replied, "We appreciate the Czech government presenting many projects that can cooperate with our government, and we will make efforts to ensure active participation of government, public institutions, and research institutes in the construction and operation sectors of the Czech high-speed rail project."

Minister Won Hee-ryong requested Minister Martin Kupka to attend the '50th Ministerial Meeting of the Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD)' to be held in Busan this coming June. Minister Won said, "It will be a meaningful occasion for ministers related to railways from various countries to discuss concrete cooperation for the first time in four years since COVID-19," and added, "I would like to meet again at the OECD International Transport Forum (ITF) in May to discuss transportation sectors, including high-speed rail, more deeply between the two countries."

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