Deputy PM: Azerbaijan - important link of international transport corridors

Azerbaijan is an important link in the chain of North-South and East-West international transport corridors, Baku-Tbilisi-Kars, and other projects, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov said at the VII International Economic Forum Issyk-Kul 2023 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic.

"We observe an annual increase in cargo transportation on various routes passing through the territory of Azerbaijan. According to the results of 2022, the increase was 75%. We expect a rapid increase in freight traffic," he said.

Forum participants were informed about increasing the capacity of the Baku International Sea Trade Port and the construction of the Lachin Airport, which will be the ninth international airport in Azerbaijan and the third airport in the liberated territories.

"All these measures create conditions for the expansion of the transit potential of Azerbaijan in help to effectively solve the problems related to the increase in transportation and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of international transport corridors," Ahmadov stressed.

The Deputy Prime Minister also congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its achievements in the socio-economic sphere. It was noted that important state programs are effectively implemented in Kyrgyzstan, the welfare of the population is improving, and the country's investment attractiveness is increasing.