Deputy Minister: Zangazur corridor to provide rapid transit and increase trade

Deputy Minister of Trade of Turkiye Ozgur Volkan Agar, during his speech at the panel discussion "The role of transport and logistics centres in increasing bilateral trade," held within the framework of the Azerbaijani-Turkish investment forum, stated that the Zangazur corridor will play an important role in increasing the volume of bilateral trade between Turkiye and Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

''The opening of the corridor will further reduce the distance between Azerbaijan and Turkiye by 260 km.''

According to the Deputy Minister, this corridor will also have a positive impact on relations between the countries in the region.

''The Zangazur Corridor is a strategic project, and with its help, unhindered movement and geographical accessibility from China to Europe will be ensured. Transportation will be reduced, rapid transit will be provided, and trade volume will increase. This corridor will have a positive impact on trade in Central Asia. It will show," the deputy minister added.