New statement by Ilham Aliyev on Zangezur corridor

“Today, large infrastructure projects are being implemented in the Zangilalan district. Among them I would like to note the transport infrastructure, which is part of the Zangesur corridor. The international airport in Zangilan will be commissioned this year. I am sure that this airport will have great functions. Because in the future we see Zangilan by the International Transport and Logistics Center. This will ensure the location of the region, its proximity to international markets and other factors. ” In particular, the president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on May 4 during the reception of Vakhid Gadzhiev in a video format in connection with his appointment by a special representative of the president in the Zangilalan district, part of the East Zangesursky district.

stated this.

“The creation of the second after the airport in Zangilan, of course, takes into account the geographical position. Based on this, this airport will be an important tool for solving our economic, transport issues and security issues. As for the Zangezur corridor, this is already a reality. And the railway and the railway , and the road passing through the territory of the Zangilan district will not only connect the bulk of Azerbaijan with the Nakhchyanskaya Autonomous Republic, but will also become a new road for international cargo transportation, international road. Therefore, for the convenience of former immigrants, we are building a four- and six-lane track at an accelerated pace. . Partial commissioning of this road will begin next year, ”the head of state said.

The president also noted that a multi -lane road is being built from Zangilan to Gubadla and Gubadla to Lachin. It will provide a connection between the regions of the East-Zangesur economic region.

as for the railway, at present our final railway infrastructure in this direction is Goradiz. The construction of the railway from Goradiz to Agnban is already going on, and I am sure that next year it will be fully commissioned. This infrastructure It will benefit both citizens and international consignors. We will also connect the main part of Azerbaijan with the Nakhchyanskaya Autonomous Republic through the Zangesur corridor, and a completely new transport corridor will be opened – given that Azerbaijan has recently received many appeals from the eastern part of the Caspian Sea. It is growing as it grows as The number of people who want to send goods through the territory of Azerbaijan and the volume of cargo. Of course, the Zangesur corridor will create additional opportunities for us and neighboring countries, ”the head of state said.