13:43 - 26.01.2026

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January 26, Fineko/abc.az. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering the matter of giving a loan for regional project "Borders Upgrades for Integration, Logistics, & Development Facility", in which Azerbaijan is a key participant and leader in the development of transit and border infrastructure.

ABC.AZ reports, referring to the ADB, that the project covers Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Azerbaijan's experience in digitalizing customs procedures, modernizing border crossings, and developing international transport corridors is being considered as a model for other participating countries.

The total cost of the project is $50 million, and financing is planned to be provided by ADB capital resources.

Project concept approval is scheduled for November 26, 2027, and loan approval is scheduled for 2028.