In a recent interview with Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, presented a comprehensive vision for the Zangazur Corridor - now dubbed TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) - positioning it not only as a national priority but a transformative project for the entire region. His statements reinforced the strategic, geopolitical, and economic value of the corridor, which is expected to enhance regional cooperation, unlock new trade routes, and foster economic interdependence between Asia and Europe.

At its core, the Zangazur Corridor is designed to establish a direct connection between mainland Azerbaijan and its exclave Nakhchivan, eliminating the logistical hurdles of current detours through Iran or via Georgia and Türkiye. But as President Aliyev emphasized, the project extends well beyond national connectivity. It serves as a critical link in the wider Middle Corridor, connecting China and Central Asia with Europe through Azerbaijan.

The corridor offers a second East-West route, alongside existing transit networks through Georgia and Türkiye. In doing so, it addresses increasing cargo volumes and supply chain demands across Eurasia. “This is not only about connecting parts of Azerbaijan,” President Aliyev noted. “It is about building a new transportation line” that will be vital for........

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