Ighdir: The ceremony marking the beginning of construction for the Kars-Ighdir-Aralik-Diluju railway, which runs along the border with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, took place in Ighdir, Trkiye. On August 22, Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, delivered the opening speech at the event.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Uraloglu emphasized that the 224-kilometer railway is a crucial development for Trkiye, enhancing its relations with both regional and global partners and positioning Ankara as a geostrategic leader. He described the railway as serving as a bridge among Azerbaijan, Trkiye, and Armenia, marking a concrete step in fostering connections. The minister highlighted that the project would significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of the expansive region stretching from London to Beijing.
Uraloglu also noted that the railway project, which holds strategic importance, is expected to be completed within four to five years.