Russia Enhances Collaboration with Azerbaijan and Central Asia on North-South Transit Corridor
Baku, The Gulf Observer: Russia is intensifying its collaboration with Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries to develop the North-South transit corridor, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk announced during his address at the plenary session of the “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum,” according to Azerbaijani media reports.
“We have already discussed the infrastructure projects, including creating the North-South corridor that we are developing with our partners. We are working closely with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. This involves the development of both rail and road transportation,” Overchuk stated.
Deputy PM Overchuk highlighted Russia’s strategic objective to enhance the transport and logistics connectivity of “Greater Eurasia.” This initiative aims to provide superior competitive conditions for manufacturers by facilitating access to markets in the global South.
“Our primary goal is to ensure the transport and logistics connectivity of Greater Eurasia. By doing this, we are providing our manufacturers with the best competitive conditions to enter the markets of the global South,” Overchuk elaborated.
He also emphasized that Russia is not undertaking this initiative in isolation but is cooperating with the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” is an annual international economic forum held in Kazan, Tatarstan, aimed at fostering cooperation between Russia and Islamic countries. The forum serves as a platform for discussing economic, cultural, and political partnerships and addressing common challenges. It brings together leaders, policymakers, and business representatives to explore opportunities for collaboration and development across various sectors.
