Discussions on the economic dimension of cooperation among Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan (C6) have been held in Baku.

The exchange took place during the panel session “Connectivity and Development: The Economic Dimension of C6 Cooperation and Sustainable Growth,” as part of the broader conference “C6: One Region, Shared Future - Enhancing Strategic Dialogue”, The Caspian Post reports via local media.

Synergy or Competition in the Trans-Caspian Region

Participants debated whether the Trans-Caspian region and the Middle Corridor represent synergy or competition, assessing how regional states can maximize mutual benefits while avoiding fragmentation.

Energy complementarity among C6 countries was also in focus, with experts discussing investment opportunities, existing barriers, and the need for coordinated infrastructure development.

Infrastructure, Regulation and Value Chains

The panel further examined regulatory frameworks, geopolitical dynamics, and the potential for building regional value-added chains that enhance competitiveness and integration.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A format, allowing participants to explore practical mechanisms for translating dialogue into actionable economic cooperation.