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Georgia, Kyrgyzstan leaders highlight Middle Corridor, transport ties in Bishkek talks

The development of the Middle Corridor, designed to connect Europe and Asia while bypassing Russia, was a central focus of talks in Bishkek between Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

12 Jun 2026-14:01
Why Azerbaijan matters more than ever for Japan’s energy security

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

12 Jun 2026-09:43
Hikmet Hajiyev says Middle Corridor gains significance as Middle East tensions rise

The Middle Corridor is undergoing a profound transformation from a transportation route into a strategic geo-economic system linking Europe, the South Caucasus, Central Asia and beyond, Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, said while addressing the annual Trans-Caspian Forum via video link.

10 Jun 2026-21:44
Azerbaijan-EU energy partnership enters a new strategic reality

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

05 Jun 2026-06:30
World Bank approves $372m loan for Georgia rail and road upgrades

The World Bank has approved a $372 million loan for Georgia to upgrade its rail and road infrastructure as part of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, known as the Middle Corridor, which links Europe and Asia while bypassing Russia.

04 Jun 2026-17:06
A railway for a new Eurasia: BTK’s full launch changes the game

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

04 Jun 2026-11:54
Why does Rubio need Armenia now?

One of the key issues on the regional agenda is the agreement signed in Yerevan on May 26 by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. Formally, the document marks a new stage in the strategic partnership between the United States and Armenia. In reality, however, its political and geo-economic significance goes far beyond bilateral relations.

27 May 2026-10:34
India–Europe strategic corridor gains momentum as Modi visits Italy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy is drawing renewed attention to one of the most ambitious geopolitical and economic projects connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

20 May 2026-11:24
How the Middle Corridor is transforming Central Asia into a global trade powerhouse

For decades, Central Asia was often viewed as a geographically isolated region trapped between larger powers and dependent on limited export routes. Today, however, a major geopolitical and economic transformation is underway.

19 May 2026-22:23
Azerbaijan, World Bank explore ways to expand Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan and the World Bank have held talks on expanding the capacity of the Middle Corridor, Azerbaijani Digital Development and Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev said this on X.

19 May 2026-19:55