Santa Cruz de Tenerife 21 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Government of the Canary Islands, the State, and the port authorities convened on Friday to organise an event in April, which will mark the islands’ inaugural hosting of discussions concerning the connectivity of regions that comprise the Atlantic corridor, bringing together approximately 150 European delegates.
In a statement, Councillor Pablo Rodríguez emphasised that this gathering is part of the work sessions led by the Ministry during this legislative period, in collaboration with the port authorities, focused on securing funding to enhance the archipelago’s connectivity and advance the European green deal.
Rodríguez noted that this event, taking place in the archipelago next April under the title ‘Joint Workshop of the Atlantic Corridor and the European Maritime Space on Ten-T Islands and Outermost Regions’, represents “a unique opportunity for the archipelago to bolster its presence on the Atlantic connectivity map.”
“This significant milestone will unite around 150 European representatives and offer us the chance to showcase the efforts of the port authorities, as well as the vital role the islands play in Europe,” he stated.
In this regard, the government commissioner for the Atlantic Corridor, José Antonio Sebastián, emphasised “the alignment” of all involved institutions in organising this event, which is notable for multiple reasons, including the fact that it is the first time the Canary Islands will host such an occurrence and that it will be the only port event taking place in Spain in 2025.
Additionally, the president of the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Beatriz Calzada, pointed out the “great opportunity” this event provides for the Port Authority of Las Palmas, as it will enable the visibility of the islands’ ports and their realities.
“It will allow us to present our perspective on strategic issues such as electrification, decarbonisation, and the quest for alternative energies, which are essential for us,” she stated.
She also emphasised the significance of the meeting to share the decisions “that Europe is making and that have a direct impact on connectivity”, from a “calm, mature viewpoint, supported by solid arguments”, since “it is not merely a matter of decarbonisation”. “Measures must be taken that align with the realities of our territory.”
