BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 10. The TRIPP
initiative (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) may
open new horizons for Uzbekistan, primarily in the development of
transport and logistics infrastructure and the country’s
integration into global supply chains, Doctor of Historical
Sciences, Professor Ranokhon Tursunova told Trend.


“The initiative envisages modernization of existing routes and
the creation of new transport corridors, increasing the efficiency
of multimodal transportation, as well as introducing modern
standards in customs administration and logistics,” she noted.


According to the expert, TRIPP may also play a particularly
important role in attracting investment and advanced technologies
into the development of green energy, sustainable transport, and
the digitalization of trade.


“These areas directly correspond to Uzbekistan’s national
priorities in sustainable development, energy efficiency, and
reducing its carbon footprint,” Tursunova emphasized.


She added that TRIPP could become a tool for expanding the
country’s trade, economic, and infrastructure potential, provided
the initiative is implemented pragmatically and inclusively.


“It is important that its implementation remains free from
political considerations and focused on practical results,” the
professor said.







The expert also drew attention to the fact that for Central
Asian states, which lack direct access to global seaports, the
diversification of transport routes, modernization of logistics
systems, and attraction of infrastructure investment are of
strategic importance.


“In this context, TRIPP may become an additional factor in
strengthening regional connectivity and expanding access to
international markets,” she concluded.


On August 8, 2025, in Washington, with the participation of US
President Donald Trump, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev, and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, a
joint declaration was signed. One of the points of the document
provides for the launch of the Zangezur corridor ("Trump Route" or
TRIPP) to unblock regional communications. In addition, the foreign
ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia initialed an agreement on peace
and interstate relations.


In January 2026, the Armenian Foreign Ministry published the
agreement signed between Armenia and the U.S. on the implementation
of the TRIPP project. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington and presented
a framework program for the implementation of the TRIPP project.
The published document was assessed as a new step towards
fulfilling the commitments made at the White House on August 8,
2025, to support the establishment of a sustainable peace in the
South Caucasus.


The joint statement of Mirzoyan and Rubio said that Armenia
intends to approve and support the establishment of the TRIPP
Development Company, which will be responsible for the development
of the TRIPP project. The company will be granted the right to
implement the project for an initial period of 49 years. Yerevan
plans to offer Washington 74% of the shares of TRIPP Development
Company while retaining 26%.