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Azerbaijan at a Trade Intersection between the East and the West

Azerbaijan at a Trade Intersection between the East and the West

Since the Russia-Ukraine war began, states and international companies have faced challenges to use the Northern Corridor, which passes through Russian territory, for sending their cargo from China to the EU. Due to the sanctions on Russia and the increasing uncertainty and complexity of Russia’s business environment, companies, particularly European companies, try to find alternative railway routes.
Pashinyan Pays Working Visit to Russia and Meets Putin

Pashinyan Pays Working Visit to Russia and Meets Putin

On September 6, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived on a working visit to the Russian city Vladivostok. The Head of the Armenian Government took part in the plenary session of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum themed "On the road to a multipolar world" in Vladivostok, which was held with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Heads of State of other countries. A day earlier, the Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who was in Moscow on a working visit, met with Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov.
The Rebirth of the Middle Corridor 

The Rebirth of the Middle Corridor 

Various indications point to the re-emergence of the Middle Corridor as a potential transit route between Central Asia and Europe. While geopolitical circumstance favor the corridor, geography and poor ports infrastructure will continue to hamper the prospects.
Zukunft des Anaklia-Projekts

Zukunft des Anaklia-Projekts

Obwohl der Vertrag mit der ADC gekündigt wurde, gibt es in Georgien eine Vielzahl von Entwicklungen, die darauf hindeuten, dass verschiedene Ideen für den Bau des Hafens im Jahr 2020 und darüber hinaus diskutiert werden.

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