
Azerbaijan positions itself as backbone of Gulf–Black Sea corridor
The South Caucasus is on the verge of a significant transformation in its transport and logistics landscape, which could create a direct connection from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. During a special Cabinet of Ministers meeting on August 26, held in conjunction with President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Washington, Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev highlighted Azerbaijan's crucial role in this developing corridor. Transport expert Rauf Aghamirzayev echoed this assessment in comments to Azernews, emphasizing the range of options Azerbaijan is putting on the table