Azerbaijani minister talks on tariffs unification for Baku-Tbilisi-Kars
By Trend
Work on tariffs unification for Baku-Tbilisi-Kars is underway, said Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev, Trend reports.
He made the remarks at the 4th United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Ministerial Conference on Transport.
“Azerbaijan is the starting point of the strategic Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad project, which is the shortest land route from Asia to Europe. Physical interconnection of railroads is not self-sufficient and – in order to render it commercially viable – we are currently working on tariffs unification,” noted the minister.
Nabiyev pointed out that Azerbaijan is a crucial enabler and
strong promoter of both North-South and East-West transport
corridors.
“Development of these corridors entails connecting national
transport systems and creating relevant infrastructure. We are
contributing to enhancing regional infrastructure through another
remarkable project – Baku International Sea Trade Port – the
biggest one in the Caspian Sea, with the capacity to handle 25
million tons annually. Moreover, Free Trade Zone established in the
territory of the Port will raise the competitiveness of the
region’s position as logistical and transportation hub,” he
said.
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