Mishustin: Development of transport infrastructure between Russia and Azerbaijan important direction

The development of transport infrastructure between Russia and Azerbaijan, including within the framework of the North-South international transport corridor, is an important area of bilateral cooperation, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ali Asadov in Baku.

According to Report, Mishustin assured that Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Savelyev, who was present at the negotiations, is actively working on the western route of the North-South corridor, which runs through Azerbaijan's territory.

"This will allow us to increase cargo transportation volumes and expand the geography of trade flows, reaching the growing markets of the global South through the ports of the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean - this includes the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia," he emphasized.

Mishustin also recalled major projects in transport engineering between the two countries. He drew attention to the fact that Russia and Azerbaijan are increasing trade in national currencies.