The upcoming Zangezur Corridor will further expand Azerbaijan’s transport network, linking the mainland with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and beyond, Deputy Economy Minister Samed Bashirli said at the opening of the Germany–Azerbaijan Export Finance Conference 2025.
Bashirli emphasized that Azerbaijan’s strategic position at the crossroads of the East–West and North–South routes allows the country to use connectivity as a central driver of economic growth.
“We are actively investing in railways, highways, ports, airports, and digital infrastructure to reduce logistics costs and accelerate market access,” he said.
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According to the deputy minister, the Middle Corridor, supported by simplified customs procedures, already provides reliable and regular links between Europe and Asia.
“In the near future, the Zangezur Corridor will further expand these routes by connecting mainland Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan and beyond,” Bashirli noted.
He added that new modern airports in the liberated territories and the ongoing expansion of the Baku International Sea Trade Port – whose annual capacity will soon reach 25 million tons – are creating a multimodal system that offers investors shorter delivery times and broader market access.
