BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. The development of
the Middle Corridor has been discussed between Azerbaijan and the
U.S.


This was announced by Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy, Mikayil
Jabbarov, in a post on the social media platform X.


"Together with Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, we met with
the delegation led by U.S. Senator Steve Daines. The discussion
reaffirmed that the Azerbaijan–US strategic partnership continues
to advance successfully, driven by the political will of the
Presidents of both countries and built on mutual trust.


We discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in trade and
investment, energy, artificial intelligence, the digital economy,
critical minerals, and industry. Particular emphasis was placed on
the role of the Middle Corridor in strengthening international
trade, regional connectivity, and economic integration," the
publication said.







Furthermore, the publication noted that the importance of the
Economic Dialogue platform, established within the framework of the
Charter on Strategic Partnership, was highlighted as one of the key
institutional platforms for bilateral cooperation. The parties also
exchanged views on the roadmap for implementing joint projects.


The Middle Corridor is a multimodal trade route connecting Asia
and Europe through several countries in the region and serving as
an alternative to the traditional Northern and Southern corridors.
The route begins in China and passes through Central Asian
countries before crossing the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and
Türkiye, ultimately reaching Europe. It is a land-based transport
route that bypasses longer maritime routes, linking the eastern
parts of Asia, including China, with European markets.


Meanwhile, Azerbaijan and the U.S. have elevated their ties to a
strategic partnership, formalized by a bilateral Charter on
Strategic Partnership signed during U.S. Vice President JD Vance's
visit to Baku. Relations are deeply focused on regional
connectivity, energy security, and AI, bolstered by the
U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.