Kofi A. ANNAN
Former UN Secretary General

Wherever my travels take me in the world, I see the indispensable role of road transport of people and goods. Coaches, buses, taxi and trucks whether big or small, provide for human mobility and economic activity in developed and developing countries alike. Countries and communities that do not have adequate road networks or road transport systems are unable to grow economically or attract productive investment. By representing the entire road transport industry worldwide, the International Road Transport Union plays a crucial role in helping to improve the safety record and environmental performance of road transport and ensuring the mobility of people and goods. I share the slogan of the 31st World Congress of the IRU saying that road transport drives peace and prosperity. I wish you much success in your future activities.

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