In the current international situation, it is impossible to ignore and overlook the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, TITR).
“Elchi” reports that Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Boçorişvili spoke about this during her appearance on the “Daily Chronicle” program.
Speaking about the growing geopolitical importance of the Middle Corridor, the minister noted that the region has gained a historic opportunity to become a strategic space not only in terms of transport connections but also through the prism of large-scale economic projects.
According to Boçorişvili, the current geopolitical reality, especially the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing events in the Middle East, has led to changes in global supply chains: “Against this backdrop, the importance of the Middle Corridor has further increased.”
The minister emphasized that the end of the decades-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the parties’ exploration of cooperation opportunities within the framework of regional projects create a new stage for the South Caucasus.
In her opinion, the strengthening of peace and stability in the region, as well as the development of Georgia-Armenia, Georgia-Azerbaijan, and Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, will play a decisive role in the future fate of the Middle Corridor.
Boçorişvili noted that a real historical chance has emerged for the region to become a major geopolitical center, both in terms of transit and economy. At the same time, the minister added that significant political factors underpin economic projects, and their implementation depends precisely on political stability and mutual trust.
It should be recalled that in 2024, cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian Route increased by 62% to reach 4.5 million tons. In 2025, cargo transportation is expected to reach 5.2 million tons.
By 2027, the Middle Corridor’s throughput capacity is expected to reach 10 million tons annually. This will further strengthen Azerbaijan’s transit potential and create conditions for attracting new investments in infrastructure. It should be noted that the target forecast for cargo transportation via the Middle Corridor for 2030 is 11.4 million tons.