Baku:An event titled ‘The Middle Corridor and Its Prospects The Future of Connectivity Between Azerbaijan, Korea, and Eurasia’ took place in Baku, co-organized by the Azerbaijan-based Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Azerbaijan. This gathering focused on the role of the Middle Corridor in enhancing regional and international transport and logistics connections.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions at the event highlighted opportunities to boost cooperation between Azerbaijan and Korea, as well as strategies to strengthen connectivity across Eurasia and expand trade relations.
Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the AIR Center, emphasized the growing importance of the Middle Corridor in meeting the increasing demand for stable and secure links between Asia and Europe.
Kang Kymgu, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Azerbaijan, underscored the event’s aim to deepen understanding of the strategic significance of the Middle Corridor and explore potential collaborative opportunities. He also mentioned that developments in the South Caucasus are being closely watched, partly due to certain geopolitical similarities with Korea.
The event included panel discussions on international security concerning the South Caucasus and the Middle Corridor, as well as on the C6 format and the Republic of Korea.