BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11. Azerbaijan has
discussed ongoing work related to the development of the Middle
Corridor with a United States-based company, Azerbaijani Minister
of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev said in a post
on his official X page, Trend reports.
“In the course of our visit to the United States, we met with
Adebayo Ogunlesi and Erik Varvel of Global Infrastructure Partners
(GIP). During the meeting, we discussed the development of the
Middle Corridor, the regional opportunities created by digital
transformation, and energy projects. We also exchanged views on
establishing a joint investment platform for transport, logistics,
digital infrastructure, and data centers," the post reads.
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a prominent
infrastructure investment fund manager, acquired by BlackRock in
2024. Established in 2006, GIP focuses on complex assets in the
energy, transport, digital, water, and waste sectors, managing
approximately $170 billion in assets as of 2025. Headquartered in
New York City with an office in London, its chairman and CEO is
Adebayo Ogunlesi. Notable investments include London Gatwick
Airport, Italo high-speed rail, and various energy and data center
projects.
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