BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 30. The Zangazur Corridor is expected to play a key role in enhancing regional economic cooperation and further increasing the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor as an alternative route between East and West, says the book titled "Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Unlocking Future Opportunities," Trend reports.
The book was prepared in collaboration with the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC).
Azerbaijan is advancing steadily in implementing the strategic Zangazur Corridor project, which is viewed as a vital component in expanding and diversifying the Middle Corridor, one of the most significant transport routes connecting Europe and Asia.
“The project aims to restore the historic transport link between the western regions of Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Once operational, the Zangazur Corridor is expected to significantly reduce cargo transport distances, increase annual capacity by 10-12 million tons, and cut transit time by 40 percent,” the book notes.
The authors emphasize that beyond its economic benefits, the corridor holds major geopolitical and logistical importance by strengthening regional connectivity and enhancing transport infrastructure across neighboring countries.
The publication highlights significant progress in the construction of railway infrastructure on the Azerbaijani side. Parallel to this, large-scale rail development and modernization projects have also been approved in Iran and Türkiye to ensure the corridor’s full integration and effective operation.
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