Wedoany.com Report-Jan.2, Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cross-border cooperation on transport infrastructure. The agreement was finalized in Brussels on December 4, 2025, establishing the Black Sea–Aegean Sea Corridor Platform (BACP). It involves the transport ministers of the three countries: Konstantinos Kyranakis from Greece, Grozdan Karadjov from Bulgaria, and Ionuț Cristian Săvoiu from Romania, along with European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

This initiative aims to accelerate the modernization and interoperability of strategic rail, road, and inland waterway links within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The corridor forms part of the broader Baltic Sea–Black Sea–Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor and integrates with the Rhine–Danube corridor. It includes multimodal connections such as railways, roads, ports, airports, inland waterways (including the Danube), multimodal terminals, bridges, and urban nodes across the core, extended core, and comprehensive TEN-T networks.

The project focuses on three main north-south axes to connect the Aegean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Danube River. These routes will improve transport links between the three nations and extend connectivity toward Central Europe.

The Western axis runs from Athens through Thessaloniki and Promachonas in Greece, to Kulata and Sofia in Bulgaria, then Vidin and Calafat to Craiova and Bucharest in Romania. The Central axis starts from Thessaloniki and Alexandroupoli in Greece, passes through Svilengrad and Ruse in Bulgaria, reaches Bucharest, and continues toward the borders with Ukraine and Moldova. The Eastern axis links Alexandroupoli in Greece with Burgas and Varna in Bulgaria, extending to Constanța in Romania.

These improvements will facilitate smoother movement of passengers and goods, supporting economic development in the regions. The enhanced infrastructure is expected to benefit tourism, particularly in coastal areas along the Aegean and Black Seas, by providing better access and travel options.

The BACP serves as a framework for regional cooperation, promoting joint planning, synchronized implementation, and the exchange of information on national investment plans. A joint plan for corridor development, based on a needs assessment, is targeted for approval by September 30, 2026. This will lead to an Action Plan and a shared project pipeline for priority infrastructure works.

Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas described the commitment as a decisive step in strengthening the most strategic north-south corridor in southeast Europe. He noted that the cooperation strengthens connectivity for citizens and businesses while enhancing Europe's overall resilience in the Aegean, Black Sea, and Danube regions.

The agreement reflects a shared determination to advance seamless cross-border transport. It aligns with EU goals for efficient, sustainable infrastructure and supports regional economic cohesion through coordinated efforts among the participating countries.