The president made the remarks at the conference dedicated to the results of the second year of implementation of “State program on socio-economic development of districts of Azerbaijan Republic in 2014-2018”.
“The investments made in the transport infrastructure opened up these opportunities,” he said. “The paths running from east to west and from north to south are passing through Azerbaijan. This is an innovation and we created it for the world. By investing and creating an excellent business environment, we turn Azerbaijan into a unique transportation center.”
“Very important steps were taken in this direction in 2015 and 2016. Cargoes began to pass through Azerbaijan not only from Central Asia to Europe, but also from China, and even South Korea to Europe,” Aliyev said.
“At the same time, we are reviving the historic Silk Road for the first time in history. At the same time, cargo from Europe to Asia, from Ukraine to China began to be delivered via Azerbaijan for the first time. The cargoes delivered through Georgia and Russia, from Turkey to Central Asia, are now transported to Asia through Azerbaijan, through the Caspian Sea. We have created all opportunities.”
“Would Azerbaijan become a transit country today unless we were engaged in these issues?” the president emphasized.
“Could anyone speak today of the “Southern Gas Corridor” unless we take the initiative and sign the TANAP project together with Turkey in 2012? Could anyone today ensure energy security of Europe without us? We are doing this. Why? Because it is needed for our people, it strengthens our country and meets our interests.”
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