According to him, Azerbaijan’s transport infrastructure is important for East-West corridor. Speaking about ratification of “State Program pm development of railway transport system in Azerbaijan within 2010-2014”, Penahov said that Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line will be launched at the end of 2013: “Besides, Kars-Nakhchivan railway is important in both Azerbaijan-Turkey relations and within Silk Way”.
Informing about Alat sea port, being constructed in 60km of Baku, Deputy Minister noted that this port will play an important role in the world trade. He also brought to the attention that 244 km of railway is under the occupation by Armenians.