Baku: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev emphasized the strategic importance of Azerbaijan as a key transit route between Central Asia and Europe during a joint press statement with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. “Azerbaijan defined its foreign policy priorities long ago. Today, we also serve as a bridge between East and West,” President Aliyev stated, underscoring the nation’s role in facilitating international connectivity.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the president highlighted Azerbaijan’s significant investments in infrastructure, connectivity, and the transport sector, which have positioned the country as a crucial segment of the East-West transport corridor. He pointed out that Azerbaijan actively participates in the Middle Corridor project, asserting that the “most reliable and secure route connecting Central Asia to Europe passes through Azerbaijan.” This statement reflects Azerbaijan’s commitment to enhancing its role in global logistics and trade.