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Ministry: Development of Zangezur Corridor will strengthen regional transport links

Source: APA · October 21, 2026, 07:48

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport said the development of the Zangezur Corridor is of particular importance for expanding Azerbaijan's transit potential and diversifying international transport routes. As APA-Economics reports, construction of the Horadiz-Aghband highway has been completed, while construction of the railway line is ongoing.

At the same time, work is underway to modernize Nakhchivan's railway infrastructure. The ministry said the development of the Zangezur Corridor will create additional freight transportation capacity of up to 15 million tons annually, strengthening regional transport links.

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