The management of Azerbaijan Railways JSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, held a video conference with the Chairman of Pakistan Railways Syed Mazhar Ali Shah. During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for increasing cargo volumes, integrating ports, joint investment projects and developing transport routes through Azerbaijan and Pakistan within the East-West Corridor.
Particular attention was paid to the potential for using various directions on the South Asia-Caucasus-Europe route for the mutual exchange of goods. The participants expressed support for the development of a multimodal transport corridor that connects the continents through Azerbaijan and passes through China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
As part of bilateral cooperation, the parties exchanged views on pilot projects, including the development of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Express and pilot cargo transportation Pakistan-Iran-Azerbaijan. The role of Gwadar Port in Pakistan and the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor in strengthening transport links were also discussed.