The minister made the statement at the 9th Ministerial Conference of "Heart of Asia" – Istanbul Process in Dushanbe on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry told AzVision.az.
He noted that these projects will facilitate Afghanistan’s access to the global market and provide connectivity in the region, capable of handling cargo and containers in a much shorter, faster, efficient and cost-effective way.
“The Lapis-Lazuli Route Agreement by Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey and Turkmenistan is a major international trade and transport corridor deal that will connect Afghanistan directly to Europe. It is a milestone in Afghanistan’s efforts to achieve connectivity through improvement and building of infrastructure for increased trade across Eurasia. Being part of this Agreement Azerbaijan is glad to contribute to providing multiple options for Afghanistan in terms of transit and transportation,” Minister Bayramov added.
In conclusion, the minister reiterated Azerbaijan’s unwavering support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.
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