President Ilham Aliyev Highlights Strategic Role of Transport Links Between Central Asia and Azerbaijan

Baku, The Gulf Observer: Transport remains one of the key areas of cooperation between Central Asia and Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said while addressing the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

President Aliyev emphasized the growing importance of the Caspian Sea in strengthening transport connectivity among the participating countries.

“The Caspian Sea plays an increasingly vital role today in the transport interaction of our countries,” the Azerbaijani President said.

He noted that transport infrastructure on both shores of the Caspian Sea is of strategic importance for connecting Central Asian countries with Azerbaijan and facilitating their access to international markets.

According to President Aliyev, cargo transit volumes across the Caspian Sea have been increasing significantly, reflecting the growing importance of regional transport corridors.

“Our common task is to make these routes more efficient and competitive,” the Azerbaijani leader stressed.

President Aliyev’s remarks underscored the importance of further developing transport infrastructure and strengthening connectivity between Central Asia, Azerbaijan and global markets.