Suppliers transporting goods through Azerbaijan must also use ferries, namely across the Caspian Sea.

Operativ Media reports that President Ilham Aliyev made these remarks at an event held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.

“Whether you want to go in the East-West or North-South direction, you must choose Azerbaijan,” the head of state said, emphasizing that the country is indeed a hub. “These are two very important corridors. Azerbaijan is the only country that is an active participant in both corridors.”