The 2007 Joint Ministerial Statement gives direction to economies and the TPTWG regarding future work. In particular, Ministers agreed to:
Aggressive road safety strategies tailored to the special circumstances of each economy;
Prioritize the harmonization of security measures noting that differences in security processes across the region had implications for both passengers and industry;
Work together to help developing economies comply with global security requirements such as the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
The Ministers acknowledged that there was no equivalent to the International Civil Aviation Organization or the International Maritime Organization in relation to mass transit transport and agreed to work together on mass transit security measures. Ministers also made a commitment to develop timetables and strategies to work towards the liberalisation of air services; acknowledged the importance of an efficient supply chain and recognised that there would be continuing challenges to balance security, safety and environmental requirements with trade facilitation. They also agreed to work together on a balanced package of options for addressing greenhouse gas emissions from aviation.
