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OTS Secretary General: Trump route will give an additional boost to the success of the Central Corridor

03 October 2025 15:37 (UTC +04:00)

"The realization of the Trump route will give an additional boost to the success of the Central Corridor initiative," Mr. Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States said in an interview with APA.

"The prospective Trump Corridor for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), which will open a 43km stretch of territory in Zangazur as an America-administered route connecting Azerbaijan to the Nakhchivan region, is poised to become a part of a major trade route from Central Asia through Azerbaijan, and Türkiye to the global markets. We call this corridor the “Middle Corridor,” which stretches between the northern and southern transport corridors in the east-west axis, offering significant strategic advantages compared to both alternative paths. The comparatively shorter distance, climate advantage, as well as being a politically more stable route, are among such advantages. OTS has so far developed many projects and initiatives to render the Middle Corridor passing through our Member States a viable and efficient international trade route between Europe and China. A full restoration of peace and stability in the region and the realization of the Trump route will add further momentum to the success of the Middle Corridor initiative," OTS Secretary General added.

Kubanychbek Omuraliev has drawn attention to the special role of the United States in the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process.

"We welcome the signing of the Joint Declaration between Azerbaijan and Armenia in August 2025, in Washington, under the mediation of the President of the United States, as well as the initialing of the Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Inter-State Relations. This important step demonstrates the resolve of both sides to move beyond the legacy of conflict and to build a future based on cooperation and mutual respect. The constructive engagement of the United States played a key role in creating the conditions for this achievement. We regard this development as a historic milestone not only for Azerbaijan and Armenia but for the entire South Caucasus and beyond, paving the way toward lasting peace, stability, and prosperity," Secretary general emphasized.