The European Investment Bank (EIB) has begun the process of establishing coordination and technical support mechanisms for the preparation of a new infrastructure project of “Baku Metro” JSC, APA-Economics reports.
The technical assistance to be provided by the EIB covers the preparation of the new project planned for the Baku Metro in accordance with environmental and social standards, as well as the assessment of the process within the framework of local legislation.
At this phase, it is planned to align the project with the requirements of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and to apply international standards.
The main goal of the preparation support is to ensure that the technical, environmental, and social elements required during the planning of the future metro project are developed in accordance with international standards. The program will be implemented in Baku, and the work is planned to begin on February 9, 2026, with a duration of 30 months.
The mentioned technical assistance will contribute to bringing the project to a stage ready for financing in subsequent phases, as well as to strengthening institutional and technical coordination in the process.