(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 2. The Middle Corridor
gaining geopolitical, economic significance, said Elchin Amirbayov,
Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on
special assignments, Trend reports.
He made the remark during a panel discussion at the Antalya
Diplomacy Forum held today.
"It goes without any doubt that, given Azerbaijan's strategic
location, the Middle Corridor, which essentially unites China,
Europe, and Central Asia, and is also compatible with other China's
initiative called 'Belt and Road', has been gaining in geopolitical
and economic significance," he said.
Amirbayov pointed out that, last year, the EBRD and the European
Union recognized that the Middle Corridor is the most sustainable
transport corridor linking Asia to Europe. "With enhanced
infrastructure capabilities, streamlined processes, and competitive
costs, I believe the comparative advantage of the Middle Corridor
is evident," he added.
The official also highlighted that Azerbaijan, together with
Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Türkiye strengthen coordination within the
Middle Corridor. This includes creating a unified tariff system,
improving transport network management, enhancing border crossing
practices, making connections more user-friendly, and also,
achieving better environmental outcomes.
"Therefore, the countries are currently implementing the roadmap
of so-called soft connectivity measures, along with some hard
infrastructure investment projects. These initiatives are primarily
aimed at lowering transaction costs, increasing operational
efficiency, and enhancing private sector participation," Amirbayov
said.
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