Middle Corridor

Economy ноябрь 11, 2026

Batumi Sea Port increases cargo handling by 13% in first 10 months of 2026

Batumi Sea Port handled 6 million 900 thousand tonnes of cargo in January–October 2026, up 13% from the same period in 2025.

Economy ноябрь 8, 2026

Kazakhstan and Armenia discuss TRIPP corridor

Kazakhstan and Armenia discussed the transit potential and development prospects of the TRIPP corridor. The meetings took place during a working visit to Armenia by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Asel Zhanasova.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan advance Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan discussed the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The Caspian Bridge project aims to carry 8 million tonnes of freight a year, with a target of 10–12 million tonnes.

Economy ноябрь 3, 2026

Kazakhstan and China discuss financial ties

Kazakh and Chinese representatives discussed new ways to expand financial cooperation. Proposals included a joint private equity fund and a fund to support the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Politics ноябрь 2, 2026

Turkic World Dialogue Forum ends

The Turkic World Dialogue Forum, held in Ankara on October 30–31, has concluded. A total of 114 speakers from member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States and other countries took part in panels and roundtables.

Economy ноябрь 1, 2026

Yıldırım calls Middle Corridor a prosperity route

Binali Yıldırım, chair of the Organization of Turkic States’ Council of Elders, said the Middle Corridor should be seen as more than a transport route. He called for joint production sites and logistics hubs along its length.

Politics октябрь 30, 2026

Mirziyoyev outlines initiatives at Turkic States summit

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented several initiatives at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara. Participants agreed to hold the next summit in Uzbekistan next year.

Politics октябрь 30, 2026

Mirziyoyev proposes projects for Turkic states

Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed a “Turkic World – 100” programme covering 100 joint investment and industrial projects. He also called for a “Organization of Turkic States Plus” format and a shared logistics network.

Politics октябрь 25, 2026

C5+1 pledges closer partnership

The United States and five Central Asian countries say they will strengthen their long-term partnership under the C5+1 format. Their joint statement followed a ministerial meeting in Samarkand on October 19.

Economy октябрь 20, 2026

Trans-Caspian route presented in Japan

Participants discussed developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and launching a direct flight between Tokyo and Almaty.

Economy октябрь 15, 2026

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to develop Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor. The document also seeks to further unlock the route’s transit potential.