17:04 - 25.06.2026

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June 25, Fineko/abc.az. The Middle Corridor is of tremendous importance and enjoys a number of advantages compared to other transport routes.

ABC.AZ reports that Chairman of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, Colonel General of the Customs Service Shahin Baghirov, said this in a joint interview with Report News Agency and Azerbaijan Public Television.

The chairman stressed that alongside geographical location, distances, and infrastructure capabilities, customs regulation also plays a significant role.

Baghirov also noted that infrastructure development is progressing in parallel with efforts to expand transit potential. According to him, the action plan aimed at increasing Azerbaijan's transit capacity includes measures to expand infrastructure capabilities.

He recalled that a state-level decree has been adopted to increase transit volumes through Azerbaijan and further expand the country's transit opportunities.

According to Baghirov, the document covers the period from 2024 to 2026, and active implementation is already underway.

"Together with other agencies, we must implement a number of measures to develop transit potential and cargo flows. This primarily involves improving road infrastructure, increasing throughput capacity, and advancing other related areas. However, one of the key issues is simplifying transit operations through customs regulation and the application of modern customs procedures," he said.