Edghill represents Guyana at Int’l Transport Forum in Germany

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, is currently representing the Government of Guyana as an honorary guest at the 2026 Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF). The forum, which is the premier global event for transport policy, is being held in Leipzig, Germany, from May 6 to 8, 2026.

Under the 2026 theme, “Funding Resilient Transport,” this year’s summit brings together over 1,000 delegates, including transport ministers from across the globe, industry leaders, and policy experts. The discussions are centered on the second phase of a strategic trilogy of transport resilience—specifically addressing physical infrastructure, digital connectivity, and the mobilization of financing for future-proof transport systems.

As Guyana undergoes an unprecedented infrastructure transformation, Minister Edghill’s participation underscores the country’s commitment to aligning its domestic development with global standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability. During the three-day summit, country development topics that Guyana will have interest in are Infrastructure Resilience, Financing Strategies, and Digital Transformation. These topics encapsulate the Government of Guyana’s infrastructural trajectory that is premised on resilience and sustainability.

Minister Edghill has since participated in a panel discussion with the Dominican Republic and Brazil where the focus was Funding Resilient Transport. He is expected to participate in several high-level ministerial roundtables and bilateral meetings to further strengthen Guyana’s international partnerships in the transport and public works sectors.

The International Transport Forum is an intergovernmental organisation with 66 member countries that acts as a strategic think tank for transport policy. The annual summit remains the world’s most significant venue for discussing the advancement of the sector and ensuring that global transport systems remain resilient in the face of economic and environmental challenges.