Awaza:Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor for East-West connectivity during a meeting with Central Asian foreign ministers in Turkmenistan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Bayramov, speaking at the meeting in Awaza, highlighted the need for regional integration amid global instability and disrupted supply chains. He stressed the importance of political dialogue and economic resilience within the C6 format for ensuring shared security and sustainable development.
Bayramov noted Azerbaijan’s full membership in the Central Asia Consultative Meetings as indicative of a new level of cooperation based on historical ties and strategic interests. He advocated for infrastructure integration, streamlined procedures, and digitalization of transit to enhance cargo flows along the Middle Corridor.
The Foreign Minister also discussed the new regional architecture of interconnectivity, emphasizing digital transit and the green energy partnership with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. He pointed out the potential for expanding trade and investments, supported by high-level political trust and dialogue.
Bayramov addressed environmental concerns, particularly the declining levels of the Caspian and Aral Seas, calling for scientific approaches, information exchange, and regional cooperation to address climate challenges. He reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to strengthening the C6 format and implementing agreements from the upcoming Summit.