BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. The implementation of the Zangezur Corridor is of major strategic importance within the development of the Middle Corridor, Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov said, TurkicWorld reports.
Speaking at a meeting of heads of government and vice presidents of member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Baku, Asadov noted that the Middle Corridor is increasingly becoming one of the most promising, secure, and reliable transport routes across Eurasia.
"In recent years, transit transportation along the Middle Corridor has been steadily growing as a result of our joint efforts. In 2025, this growth reached nearly 11%, totaling 5 million tons," he said.
Asadov emphasized that Azerbaijan has made substantial investments in developing the corridor, establishing a modern transport and logistics infrastructure.
"Strengthening the commercial fleet in the Caspian Sea, expanding the capacity of the international seaport, upgrading railway and road infrastructure, and creating logistics centers are among the key steps taken in this direction.
We are confident that enhanced coordination among member states, simplification of border and customs procedures, implementation of digital solutions, and harmonization of tariff policies will further increase the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor," he added.
The prime minister emphasized that, in this context, the realization of the Zangezur Corridor holds particular significance.
"The importance of this project is not limited to ensuring seamless connectivity between mainland Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It is also of strategic importance for uniting the entire Turkic world and opening up new transport and communication opportunities for the broader region," Asadov said.
The Zangezur Corridor is a suggested 43-kilometer transport route of significant importance, traversing Armenia's Syunik Province, aimed at linking mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave and Türkiye. This initiative, backed by Azerbaijan and Türkiye, seeks to establish a direct logistics corridor from the Caspian Sea to Europe, thereby markedly shortening the travel distances between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
