Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Leaders Forge Plans for Middle Corridor Expansion

Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan strategized on expanding the Middle Corridor, enhancing connectivity from China to the EU via the Caucasus and Türkiye.

In October 2023, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met to discuss the expansion of the Middle Corridor, vital for trade.
The Zangezur Corridor, linking Azerbaijans western provinces with Nakhchivan, will be crucial for the Central Corridors route extending from China through Central Asia to the Caspian Sea.
The construction of roads and railways in Zangilan, Azerbaijan, is ongoing, aimed at improving regional connectivity and facilitating trade between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

Why It Matters

This collaboration between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan signifies a strategic move to enhance trade routes, potentially shifting economic dynamics in the region by connecting Asia with Europe, which is increasingly important in todays global economy.