As global supply chains shift and energy security climbs to the top of national agendas, Azerbaijan emerges as a critical transit country in Eurasia. Through a combination of large-scale infrastructure projects and green energy initiatives, the country is strengthening its role as a strategic bridge between East and West. At the center of this transformation lies the Middle Corridor, also known as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).

The Middle Corridor connects China to Europe via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, the South Caucasus, and Türkiye. Since becoming operational in 2014, it has grown in importance not just as a trade route but as a vital component of regional energy integration. Today, it offers new momentum for the export of renewable energy across the region - with Azerbaijan emerging as a key facilitator of this shift.

To better understand how the Middle Corridor is shaping the energy landscape in the region, we spoke with Shahmar Hajiyev, Head of Department at the Center for the Analysis of International Relations (CIAR). In an interview with Azernews, he shared detailed insights into Azerbaijan’s growing role in energy transit, the potential for renewable energy exports, and the infrastructure and cooperation needed to unlock that potential.

“The Middle Corridor is not only about freight transportation,” says Hajiyev. “It also connects energy routes across Asia, Europe, and the Caspian region. This includes traditional energy like oil and gas, as well as renewable sources,” he added.

Thanks to its geography, Azerbaijan serves as a natural bridge between Central Asia and Europe, already hosting key pipelines and trade routes. The country’s existing........

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