Pontibus EGTC was set up by Nitra and Pest counties on 11 August 2015. The purpose of the grouping – whose name means 'bridges' – is to build stronger economic and cultural connections between people living on both sides of the border.

The objectives of Pontibus EGTC include strengthening transport connections between the two member counties, as well as supporting the development of tourism with a particular focus on the region along the Ipoly River. Other areas of cooperation include the economy, research and innovation, energy, renewable energy resources, tourism, culture, the environment, sport, human resources, agriculture, and the food industry, as well as health and social services.

The grouping closely monitors the Interreg V-A Slovakia-Hungary Cooperation Programme, as well as other EU and local financial opportunities. Pontibus EGTC currently coordinates the RE-START project along the lower Ipoly River to enhance employment and development.

In 2019, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the grouping installed floating kayak docks on the lower Ipoly River and the Danube in order to boost tourism and increase the region's attractiveness. At the same time, the EGTC had the opportunity to run a pilot project through which it identified the difference between the two countries' authorisation procedures and standards.

The grouping continues its development work in the field of water tourism, with a strong focus on providing quality employment through its approved TAPES project. 

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