Japanese delegation arrived in Azerbaijan

The delegation arrived on a visit to Azerbaijan to study the possibilities of the Middle Corridor.

Today, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rahman Gummetov met with the delegation.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministries of Economy, Trade and Industry, Foreign Affairs of Japan, Japanese companies and the Japanese Embassy in Baku.

Deputy Minister R. Gummetov noted in his speech that mutual visits serve to further deepen cooperation in the field of transport between our countries.

He spoke in detail about the possibilities of the Middle Corridor and noted that in addition to the development of physical infrastructure, it is necessary to take such measures as harmonization of the tariff policy, simplification of the border crossing procedure, digitalization of the corridor.

The Deputy Minister added that together with Turkey and Georgia, efforts are being stepped up to speed up the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line, which is of vital importance in the Middle Corridor, and to gradually increase its capacity.

At the same time, R. Gummetov spoke in detail about the significance of the Zangezur corridor.

“The opening of the Zangezur corridor will contribute to the expansion of international transport links,” the deputy minister emphasized.

During the meeting, it was noted that the digitalization of the Middle Corridor is one of the most important tools in terms of transparency in transit traffic and ensuring equal conditions for carriers.

Confidence was expressed that the Middle Corridor will become a competitive, intensively used route with joint efforts and effective cooperation of the countries located on the corridor.