BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 9. Azerbaijan
expands initiatives to ensure long-term competitiveness of
Trans-Caspian transport corridor, the Ministry of Digital
Development and Transport told Trend.
The issue has been discussed in the plenary session held within
the framework of the Eurasian Week of the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development, attended by the Azerbaijani
delegation.
The event, titled "Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and Regional
Economic Connections," underscored the increasing
strategic significance of the Middle Corridor and Azerbaijan’s
pivotal role in its development.
Moreover, it was further emphasized that, beyond serving as a
mere transit route, the Middle Corridor has evolved into a vital
platform for regional economic integration and cooperation within
the Eurasian space. The investments made by Azerbaijan in recent
years, spanning railway, port, maritime, and logistics
infrastructure, have significantly strengthened the corridor's
position.
The Azerbaijani delegation also briefed participants on the
completion of modernization efforts on the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars
railway line, the joint expansion of ports and fleets in the
Caspian Sea, and the Zangezur corridor, which plays a crucial role
in diversifying the region's connectivity.
Additionally, it was highlighted that the long-term
competitiveness of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor hinges not
solely on the construction of physical infrastructure, but also on
the streamlining of border procedures, harmonization of
regulations, acceleration of business processes, and the
integration of digital technologies. Azerbaijan is actively
expanding its initiatives in these areas to ensure sustainable
growth.
The legislation has been amended, the relevant legal framework
has been formed, and a "Single Window" information system is being
created by the decree of the head of state, which will
significantly increase the efficiency of operations and the quality
of forecasting.
The Digital Logistics Platform, which is being developed, will
connect transport, customs, and logistics participants in a single
electronic system and ensure real-time information exchange. As a
result, processes will be implemented more transparently and
flexibly.
The plenary session also discussed Azerbaijan's chairmanship of
the International Transport Forum under the OECD. It was noted that
strengthening transport relations is one of the priorities of the
chairmanship. Azerbaijan is interested in continuing cooperation in
transforming the Middle Corridor into a sustainable, competitive,
digital, and integrated regional connection line.
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