ZANGILAN, Azerbaijan, April 16. Rasht-Astara
railway is an important logistics line, Russian Deputy Prime
Minister Alexei Overchuk told reporters, Trend's Karabakh bureau
reports.


According to him, Azerbaijan-Russia relations are very close and
multifaceted. There are constant contacts at the level of heads of
state, and specific tasks are carried out within the framework of
the intergovernmental commission.


“Our cooperation is truly comprehensive. The Azerbaijani side
shows great interest in developing relations with Russia. At the
meeting held in Zangilan, relevant institutions were instructed to
analyze the trade structure and take steps to increase
turnover.


This is important for creating new jobs in our countries and for
joint development,” Overchuk said.


The official highly praised the development of transport and
logistics infrastructure in the region.


“The road network has already been formed, and the railway line
heading toward Armenia in the Meghri direction is also largely
ready. We are at an international crossing point, and here we see a
new bridge that is part of both the North–South and East–West
transport corridors. Russia is interested in putting this
infrastructure into operation as soon as possible,” he noted.


Overchuk also said that the modern logistics infrastructure
being created will enable more efficient cargo transportation in
the future in the directions of Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan,
Nakhchivan, and Türkiye.


“This project will generate shared benefits for all our
countries. The construction of the Rasht–Astara railway is of
strategic importance for the formation of the International
North–South Transport Corridor. This project is an important
logistics line connecting Iranian ports with Russian ports,
including routes toward the Baltic Sea and Moscow.


We are currently in the process of constructing the missing
section of the Rasht–Astara railway. This is a key element in
shaping the International North–South Transport Corridor. That's
why we attach great importance to this project,” Overchuk
added.


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