Deputy PM and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski reaffirmed North Macedonia’s dedication to building the Corridors 8 and 10 during the Ministerial Council of the Transport Community that took place Friday in Brussels.
“We are investing strong efforts in building and modernizing the two European corridors that intersect the country, through the railway connection with Bulgaria, the construction of a high-speed rail line on Corridor 10, and the construction of motorway sections on Corridor 8. It is our advantage that two Pan-European corridors 8 and 10 intersect our country and as a government we have decided to invest strong efforts in advancing both corridors. This is something we are working on together with our friends and partners.
Last month, we signed an agreement with Bulgaria to establish direct rail links along Corridor 8. It is a major achievement for both countries, something that will fundamentally change the reality in the region, and we are now working to implement it. As for Corridor 10, the country has opted to construct a high-speed railway enabling speeds of up to 200 km/h for passenger transport and 120 km/h for freight trains. Favorable financing has been secured from the United Kingdom, and preparatory work is already under way”, Nikoloski said.