Uzbekistan explores creating joint transport venture with Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan is ramping up shipments across the Caspian Sea and working on launching a joint transport venture with Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan reported.
The issue of transport cooperation was raised on September 25 by Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov at the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum. According to the ministry, the volume of cargo transported through the territory of Azerbaijan has doubled over the past two to three years, with the sides paying special attention to the development of the Middle Corridor.
During the forum, investments in oil refining and plans by SOCAR to establish a network of petrol stations in Uzbekistan were also examined.
In addition, participants noted the implementation of joint projects in the automotive industry, the energy sector, pharmaceuticals, mining, textiles, and building materials production, as well as agricultural processing.
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Published 26 September 2026, 13:01 · No updates · Russian original
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