ZANGILAN, Azerbaijan, April 16. Cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Russia in the field of transport and
logistics is expanding, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei
Overchuk said, Trend
reports.
He made the statement at the 24th meeting of the
Azerbaijan-Russia Intergovernmental State Commission, held in
Zangilan.
According to Overchuk, Azerbaijan and Russia are developing a
strategic partnership to strengthen transport links across the
Eurasian region. He noted that new international value chains are
being formed, particularly within the framework of the North-South
International Transport Corridor.
The Russian official emphasized that special attention is being
paid to the development of the western section of the corridor and
the implementation of previously reached agreements. According to
him, the project allows for more efficient organization of trade
and logistics flows in the region.
Overchuk also recalled the trilateral meeting held in Baku last
year and noted that a review of the transport and logistics
infrastructure at the Astara border crossing had been conducted
with the Azerbaijani and Iranian sides. He stressed that the
logistics center established in Astara as a result of Azerbaijani
investments is already in active use.
The Russian side emphasized the importance of continuing work in
this direction.
