Head of the Baku-based Center of Analysis of International Relations Farid Shafiyev has said that Azerbaijan’s strategic geography and advanced maritime and transport infrastructure are creating new opportunities for landlocked countries, enabling deeper integration with Türkiye and Europe.

Speaking at the opening of the international conference “C6: One Region, Shared Future - Enhancing Strategic Dialogue,” Shafiyev highlighted Baku’s growing role as a connectivity hub across Eurasia, The Caspian Post reports via local media.

A Gateway Beyond Borders

Shafiyev emphasized that Azerbaijan’s position on the Caspian Sea, combined with its modern transport and port infrastructure, allows countries without direct access to global waterways to expand trade routes and diversify economic ties.

A key instrument in this process is the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor, which is reshaping the connectivity architecture of Eurasia by linking East and West through the Caspian region.

Beyond Transit: Energy and Investment Platform

Shafiyev noted that the C6 format - which brings Azerbaijan together with Central Asian countries - broadens the spectrum of opportunities at a time when flexibility and access are crucial in a rapidly changing global environment.

He stressed that C6 should not be limited to transit corridors alone. Amid the global energy transition, the format can evolve into a practical platform for cooperation in energy, green transformation, and investment.