Bulgaria’s Regional Development Minister Nikolay Naydenov participated in the 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul. The event serves as a central forum for intelligent transport and smart mobility, bringing together global experts, researchers, and public authorities to present innovations and practical technological solutions. During the congress, the minister held a working meeting with Turkiye’s Deputy Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Omer Sayan.
The discussion centered on strategies to enhance infrastructure cooperation between Bulgaria and Turkiye. Both sides expressed a commitment to deepening their partnership to bolster transport capacity and connectivity along the north-south corridor, specifically referencing the potential development of the Black Sea Motorway. Naydenov also met with Mehmet Cahit Turhan, the CEO of the company responsible for building and operating the Northern Marmara Motorway.
This motorway, which utilizes ITS technologies, features the recently completed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, recognized as one of the world’s tallest bridges. The Turkish delegation conveyed its readiness to share its extensive experience in the construction and management of large-scale infrastructure projects with Bulgarian counterparts. These high-level exchanges underscore a mutual interest in advancing regional transport links and supporting mutual development goals through technological collaboration.
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Bulgaria’s Regional Development Minister, Nikolay Naydenov, attended the 17th ITS European Congress in Istanbul. This event functions as a key international platform for intelligent transport and smar