BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25. Azerbaijan plays an
important role in the development of logistics, infrastructure, and
transport connectivity within the Middle Corridor and other
regional projects, Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), told Trend.
According to Grynspan, Azerbaijan is becoming one of the
significant new participants on the global platform, serving as an
important bridge between Europe and Asia.
"Azerbaijan is an important voice, an important bridge, and a
country striving to achieve consensus," she noted.
The UNCTAD Secretary-General also highly praised the activities
of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, emphasizing its role in
strengthening international dialogue.
She reiterated that Azerbaijan plays a major role in the
development of logistics, infrastructure, and regional
connectivity, not only within the Middle Corridor but also in other
projects.
Furthermore, she highlighted Azerbaijan's high potential in the
field of green energy, noting that she was particularly impressed
by plans to provide renewable energy to territories slated for
restoration and resettlement as part of the peace process.
"If Azerbaijan can invest in renewable energy, the country can
become a very important player in sustainable energy," the UNCTAD
Secretary-General said.
Grynspan recalled that Azerbaijan currently exports gas to 16
countries.
The Middle Corridor is a transport and trade route that passes
through a number of countries in the region and connects Asia with
Europe. It serves as an alternative to the traditional Northern and
Southern Corridors.
The route begins in China and runs through the countries of
Central Asia. It then crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
and Türkiye, before reaching Europe. The Middle Corridor is a land
route that bypasses longer sea routes, connecting the eastern
regions of Asia, including China, with Europe.
