Brussels, 28/05/2002 (Agence Europe) - The promotion of "short distance" maritime transport within the EU will be the main theme of the Informal Transport Council in Gijon on the Spanish coast on 31 May-2 June. The Council will be chaired by the Spanish Minister for Transport and Public Works, Francisco Alverez-Cascos. Ministers are expected to discuss the issue of maritime safety and other security measures following the 11 September terrorist attacks.
In his letter presenting the agenda...