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Zangazur Corridor seen as key strategic link for Turkic world and Eurasia, Uzbek official says

Babur Bekmuradov, Chairman of the Committee of the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis and head of the “Yuksalish” movement

24 November 2025 12:10 (UTC +04:00)

The Zangazur Corridor holds strategic importance for the Turkic world and the wider Eurasian region, said Babur Bekmuradov, Chairman of the Committee of the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis and head of the “Yuksalish” movement, at the Solidarity Forum of NGOs from the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States held in Baku on November 24, APA reports.

“The Zangazur Corridor is a natural part of the Middle Corridor connecting East and West. The vulnerabilities of traditional transit routes compel us to seek new transit pathways not only for economic reasons but also for national security. The Zangazur Corridor will be the shortest and most convenient transit route for us. It will provide advantages in logistics and cost reduction. On the other hand, this corridor will help us diversify and expand foreign trade.

Overall, we can say that interconnectivity between Central Asia and the South Caucasus is entering a new phase with the Zangazur Corridor. We understand that peace and stability are essential for the implementation of such projects. In this regard, Uzbekistan supports the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” Babur Bekmuradov stated.