BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. After the signing
of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between
Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic in 2015, relations between the
two countries have been developing consistently, said Elchin
Amirbayov, Representative of the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan on special assignments, in an interview with Czech
media, Trend
reports.
The interview discussed Azerbaijan-Czech cooperation, the
growing importance of the Middle Corridor, and Azerbaijan’s
transformation into a key transport hub between Europe and
Asia.
Amirbayov emphasized that the Middle Corridor is gaining
increasing importance in terms of Europe’s access to new markets.
According to him, the South Caucasus region and Azerbaijan form a
key part of this route and play an important role in strengthening
connectivity between Europe and Asia.
The interview also touched upon the process of normalizing
relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. It was noted that after
many years of conflict, new realities have emerged in the region,
and the restoration of transport and communication links could
contribute to strengthening peace. In this context, the opening of
regional connections is viewed as one of the key factors in
boosting the economic potential of the South Caucasus.
At the same time, the issue of the European Union’s
participation in infrastructure projects was also on the agenda. It
was stated that the restoration of a railway line of about 174
kilometers, which existed before the conflict but later fell into
disrepair, is planned. It was noted that attracting international
financial support for such projects, alongside the development of
transport corridors, could also contribute to long-term stability
in the region.
