BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 16. Azerbaijan
strengthens the role of transport-logistics hub and develops green
energy, Advisor to the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Huseyn
Huseynov, said at the 14th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group
Private Sector Forum in Baku, Trend‘s correspondent reports from the event.
According to Huseynov, the geographical position of Azerbaijan
at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East determines
the priority development of the transport and logistics
infrastructure.
He stated that the country is paying special attention to
transport and logistics, noting Azerbaijan’s transit potential in
the Caspian Sea and its role in key Eurasian trade corridors.
“The Baku International Sea Trade Port today serves as a key
logistics hub in the Caspian, handling growing cargo flows between
East and West,” he emphasized.
Huseynov noted that the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway provides a
direct rail link between Asia and Europe, significantly reducing
cargo transit times.
According to the ministerial advisor, the Middle Corridor unites
transport routes and is acquiring strategic importance amid the
diversification of global supply chains. He added that Azerbaijan
serves as a transit and logistics hub linking Central Asia, the
Caspian region, Türkiye, and European markets.
Huseynov stated that the growth of transit cargo traffic through
the country confirms the effectiveness of infrastructure
integration. He also noted that energy remains the second key area
of regional development for Azerbaijan.
“Oil and gas pipelines connecting the Caspian Sea to global
markets have long ensured Azerbaijan’s contribution to energy
security,” he said. Huseynov added that the country is expanding
its participation in renewable energy and implementing cross-border
green energy initiatives.
He emphasized the need to modernize customs systems, expand
digital trading platforms, and simplify border procedures.
“We must modernize customs systems, expand digital trading
platforms, and simplify border procedures so that goods, services,
and capital move more quickly and with fewer delays,” he
announced.
According to the official, regional integration requires
coordinated efforts between countries.
“The Islamic Development Bank’s financing, technical assistance,
and analytical work support cross-border infrastructure and
regional cooperation platforms,” he concluded.
