The European Union, together with Azerbaijan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will conduct a feasibility study for a railway project in Nakhchivan.
A statement by the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan emphasizes that the project represents an important investment aimed at improving mobility and economic flows both within the country and across the wider region.
“This railway will become part of the broader Trans-Caspian transport corridor, designed to connect Europe and Central Asia through a planned 15-day transit route. Diverse, reliable, and stable routes between Europe and Asia serve shared strategic interests, deliver mutual benefits, and reduce the risks of excessive dependence,” the statement said.
The release also notes that, alongside bilateral and regional support programs, future priority projects will be implemented using innovative financial instruments, further strengthening economic ties between the EU and Azerbaijan.
“Such projects will contribute to the diversification of Azerbaijan’s economy, the strengthening of regional connectivity, job creation within the country, and the promotion of inclusive and sustainable development in rural areas,” the statement added.
