BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. The implementation
of the Zangezur Corridor is of major strategic importance within
the development of the Middle Corridor, Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister
Ali Asadov said, Trend reports.


Speaking at a meeting of heads of government and vice presidents
of member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in
Baku, Asadov noted that the Middle Corridor is increasingly
becoming one of the most promising, secure, and reliable transport
routes across Eurasia.


“In recent years, transit transportation along the Middle
Corridor has been steadily growing as a result of our joint
efforts. In 2025, this growth reached nearly 11%, totaling 5
million tons,” he said.


Asadov emphasized that Azerbaijan has made substantial
investments in developing the corridor, establishing a modern
transport and logistics infrastructure.


“Strengthening the commercial fleet in the Caspian Sea,
expanding the capacity of the international seaport, upgrading
railway and road infrastructure, and creating logistics centers are
among the key steps taken in this direction.


We are confident that enhanced coordination among member states,
simplification of border and customs procedures, implementation of
digital solutions, and harmonization of tariff policies will
further increase the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor,” he
added.


The prime minister emphasized that, in this context, the
realization of the Zangezur Corridor holds particular
significance.


“The importance of this project is not limited to ensuring
seamless connectivity between mainland Azerbaijan and the
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It is also of strategic importance
for uniting the entire Turkic world and opening up new transport
and communication opportunities for the broader region,” Asadov
said.


The Zangezur Corridor is a suggested 43-kilometer transport
route of significant importance, traversing Armenia's Syunik
Province, aimed at linking mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan
exclave and Türkiye. This initiative, backed by Azerbaijan and
Türkiye, seeks to establish a direct logistics corridor from the
Caspian Sea to Europe, thereby markedly shortening the travel
distances between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.


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