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• The EEA EFTA States acknowledge the work of the European Commission and the EU to ensure the continuity of transport during the COVID-19 crisis, and recognise that increased joint cooperation and information sharing will be necessary for the recovery of the transport sector in the EEA. [...] The development of the rail system is key to achieving sustainable, digital and resilient rail transport, and the new partnerships under Horizon Europe will be crucial to reach the European common goals for the rail sector. [...] The declaration from the Informal Ministerial Meeting of 11 March 2020 reflects the importance of maintaining a competitive European maritime transport industry for employment and sustainable value creation and addresses the challenges related to the reduction of carbon emissions and other potentially harmful pollutants and their release into oceanic waters, the enhancement of safety at sea, the d. [...] 20-4318 – 4 – and the extension of the coverage of the existing road safety measures will be key to tackle the stagnation in progress on reducing road deaths in the EU. [...] The EEA EFTA States support the Commission’s effort to raise awareness of the correct understanding of the Rome I Regulation and the need for effective enforcement of these rules, addressing the issue of self-employment of air crew and ensuring distribution of rights and obligations in compliance with the relevant legislation.