68th BSEC-URTA Management Council Meeting Held in Skopje
The 68th Meeting of the BSEC-URTA Management Council was held on 23 January 2026 in Skopje, hosted by Best Mobility–NTA. The meeting was chaired by BSEC-URTA President Mr. Eduart Kasa and brought together Management Council Members. The meeting was also attended by IRU President Mr. Radu Dinescu.
The Management Council reaffirmed the importance of addressing border crossing problems affecting international road transport operations and decided to continue the activities of the BSEC-URTA Working Party on Border Crossing Problems, with a view to identifying practical solutions and improving cooperation between public authorities and the private sector. In parallel, further efforts will be made on the digitalization of transport documents, aiming to facilitate transport operations and reduce administrative burdens for operators.
During the meeting, the Management Council reviewed the activities carried out in 2025 and discussed the strategic priorities and work programme of BSEC-URTA for 2026. In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the development of the BSEC 2027 Permit System, including the introduction of digital and multi-entry BSEC permits, as well as the continuation of work on driver visa problems across the BSEC region.
Special attention was also given to social and structural issues within the sector. In this regard, the Management Council unanimously appointed Mrs. Elizabeta Ivanovska (Best Mobility–NTA) as President of the BSEC-URTA Working Party on the Role of Women in Road Transport, noting that the position had been vacant. The Council underlined the importance of promoting good practices and initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women in the road transport sector throughout the BSEC region.
Furthermore, the Management Council discussed developments in passenger transport and confirmed the continuation of related activities within the framework of the relevant BSEC-URTA Working Party. The Council highlighted the need for closer cooperation among Member Associations to address common challenges and to promote sustainable and efficient transport solutions in the region.
The Management Council also positively assessed the request of 2C Logistics to join the BSEC-URTA family as an Associate Member and decided to submit this request to the BSEC-URTA General Assembly for consideration.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was decided that the 69th Meeting of the BSEC-URTA Management Council would be held in Thessaloniki on 21–22 May 2026, in parallel with the 47th BSEC-URTA General Assembly, upon the kind invitation of OFAE.
The BSEC-URTA International Secretariat warmly thanks Deputy President Mrs. Olivera Miovska and the Best Mobility team for their valuable support and kind hosting of the BSEC-URTA Management Council.
