The Azerbaijani deegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov participated in the forum.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Japarov welcomed Akhmedov and other participants in the forum.
Ahmadov emphasized that Azerbaijan is on a strategic path that would ensure regional and global collaboration, peace, and dialogue.
It was stated that Azerbaijan, being at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, participates in a variety of initiatives and projects with regional partners aimed at boosting transportation connectivity and enhancing regional and continental trade.
Azerbaijan is an important link in a number of projects, such as the international North-South and East-West transport corridors, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, etc.
The increasing relevance of transport and transit corridors passing through the South Caucasus and Central Asia is noted.
"We are seeing an annual increase in cargo transportation through the territory of Azerbaijan on various routes. By the end of 2022, the increase would be 75 percent. We expect a rapid growth of cargo transportation through the territory of our country," Ahmadov said.
The forum participants were informed about the ongoing work to expand the capacity of the Baku International Sea Trade Port and the construction of the Lachin Airport, which will become the ninth international airport in Azerbaijan and the third in the liberated territories.
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