Zangezur Corridor to become key part of North-South and East-West routes - Shahin Mustafayev

BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 15. The Zangezur Corridor
holds strategic importance for the entire region as a vital
component of the East-West and North-South routes, said Deputy
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Shahin Mustafayev, at the
International Economic Forum "Russia — Islamic World:
KazanForum-2026," Trend reports.

"Currently, the construction of the road bridge across the Araz
River and the corresponding checkpoints is nearing completion. Once
the facility is commissioned, it will become a full-fledged part of
international transport routes," the Deputy Prime Minister
said.

Mustafayev also noted the importance of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars
railway route, which has successfully provided transportation for
nearly 10 years, and emphasized that upon completion of regional
projects, an effective and sustainable railway network will be
established.