President: Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway and North-South corridor will transform Azerbaijan into irreplaceable transportation hub

Baku, November 15, AZERTAC Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway and North-South corridor will transform Azerbaijan into an irreplaceable transportation hub. “After the launch of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, our efforts are focused on increasing the volume of cargo. We are now working on this issue,” the head of state told a solemn ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the New Azerbaijan Party. President Ilham Aliyev stressed the importance of taking additional measures towards establishing the North-South transport corridor. “We have almost completed all works in our territory. These two projects will transform Azerbaijan into a crucial transportation hub. This will pay a very important role in ensuring both our political and economic interests.” The President also said that developing the IT sector and launching the third satellite are key priorities on Azerbaijan`s agenda.