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Having forged peace between rivals who fought two wars, the White House seeks dividends in Armenia and Azerbaijan while undermining Russia in its backyard.

Amid sharply rising demand for freight transport between China, the countries of Central Asia, and Europe, the development of transport hubs across the Eurasian region has become increasingly urgent.

Georgia and Azerbaijan have launched a special block train service connecting the ports of Poti and Baku, a move expected to significantly reduce cargo transit times between the two thubs and enhance regional logistics efficiency.

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.

On January 27, Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced that Armenia and Azerbaijan had reached an agreement on the rail transportation of liquefied gas and bitumen through Azerbaijani territory.

Azerbaijan has been working for more than five years to rebuild and modernize its rail line from Baku to the border of Armenia’s Syunik oblast, which forms the eastern portion of the Azerbaijani–Turkish route through Nakhchivan.

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor, began intensifying regular container train services from Xi’an (China) to Baku (Azerbaijan) in 2019. In 2025 alone, more than 400 trips were completed along this route.

Azerbaijan and Armenia have entered a fundamentally new phase in their bilateral relations—transitioning from prolonged hostility toward pragmatic engagement and emerging economic cooperation. While the path has been complex and fragile, recent developments indicate a gradual but tangible shift toward normalization.

The first cross-Caspian Sea China-Central Asia freight train from north China's Tianjin Municipality to Baku, Azerbaijan, departed on Monday, carrying goods such as stainless steel pipes and household appliances.

The participation of Russia and Türkiye in the TRIPP project was not discussed, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in a live broadcast from Washington following the signing of the document on the project’s implementation.

The practical phase of implementing the “Trump Route” (TRIPP) project, including the start of construction works, is scheduled for 2026. This was announced by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to a written media inquiry.

As global supply chains shift from Russia-dependent routes and congested maritime points, the Middle Corridor – stretching from China to Europe via Central Asia and Türkiye – is emerging as a major Eurasian trade link, strengthening Türkiye’s role as a central hub connecting East and West.

New rail links, expanded Caspian crossings and Türkiye’s Railport terminal are accelerating freight flows across Middle Corridor, reshaping east-west transport dynamics.

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia play key roles along the TITR, which offers a vital alternative trade corridor between China and Europe that bypasses Russia. In recent years, Kazakhstan has strengthened its position as a regional transit hub.

This forms the cornerstone of an ambitious fleet renewal and capacity expansion program that aims to cement its leadership in the global cargo market.

China has joined the joint logistics enterprise established by Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).

The Caspian region has emerged as a critical test-ground for the Trump administration’s transactional foreign policy.

The Zangezur Corridor – recently rebranded as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) — has become one of the most discussed and debated infrastructure projects in Eurasia.

After Azerbaijan’s victory in the 44-day war, the South Caucasus entered a fundamentally new political phase. The formation of a new balance of power became the starting point for a large-scale transformation of the region’s transport and logistics architecture.

Recently, accredited foreign diplomats in Baku made their 20th visit to the liberated lands of Karabakh and East Zangezur.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia is ready to facilitate the transit of Turkish cargo to Azerbaijan through its territory — a move marking a significant step toward normalization in the South Caucasus.

The International Transport Corridor project continues moving toward the implementation stage.

On September 11, the transport ministers of Turkey, Syria, and Jordan agreed to implement a project to restore the Hejaz Railway.

The Middle Corridor is becoming one of the most discussed topics at leading international platforms. News from New York has confirmed this once again.