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ESCAP plans new digital tools to accelerate North-South Corridor and regional transport links (Exclusive interview)

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 26. The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) says countries involved in the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) may need to reassess bottlenecks as the project has seen significant developments over the past five years. Azhar Jaimurzina Ducrest, Chief of the Transport Connectivity and Logistics…

Central Asian Leaders’ Summit set to herald new era in regional co-op, Mirziyoyev says

Isaac Hammouch3 months ago02 mins

Shorouk Express TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, November 13. The upcoming Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia is expected to mark a turning point in deepening regional cooperation, the President Mirziyoyev’s article “Central Asia on the Threshold of a New Era” says, Trend reports via the press service of the Uzbek president. According to…

Azerbaijan spotlights TRIPP route’s pivotal role in diversifying regional connections

Isaac Hammouch4 months ago01 mins

Shorouk Express GABALA, Azerbaijan, October 7. The TRIPP route is an important step in terms of diversifying connections in the region, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said at the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala, Trend reports. “In order for our cooperation to be more…

SOCAR highlights partnership with Türkiye in new regional energy projects

Isaac Hammouch4 months ago02 mins

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a key energy supplier not only for Europe but also for a wider region, said Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, speaking at the opening session of the KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum in Astana, Trend reports. “Azerbaijan now is playing a crucial role, not only…

Regional connection increases as Turkmenistan doubles transport volumes

Isaac Hammouch7 months ago01 mins

Shorouk Express Economy Materials 12 July 2025 21:09 (UTC +04:00) Photo: EBRD Transport connectivity in Turkmenistan improved sharply in early 2024, with cargo and passenger traffic more than doubling. Infrastructure investments focused on highways and positioning Turkmenbashi Port as a transit hub. The Ashgabat–Mary–Lebap highway expansion is reducing travel time and boosting trade….

Azerbaijan’s grain harvest reveals sharp regional yield differences

Isaac Hammouch8 months ago01 mins

Shorouk Express Economy Materials 13 June 2025 05:13 (UTC +04:00) Azerbaijan has begun its 2025 wheat and barley harvest, showing notable regional yield differences. While only a small portion of wheat areas have been harvested so far, barley harvesting is well underway, with Salyan and Hajiqabul reporting the highest yields. …

Iran’s non-oil exports gain momentum with priority on regional markets

Isaac Hammouch8 months ago01 mins

Shorouk Express Iran Materials 3 June 2025 00:17 (UTC +04:00) Iran exported approximately 25 million tons of non-oil goods worth over $8 billion in just two months, with China, Iraq, and the UAE among its top markets. Key exports included propane, natural gas, butane, bitumen, and methanol. Access to paid information is…

Azerbaijan counts funds spent on membership in int’l and regional organizations

Isaac Hammouch9 months ago01 mins

Shorouk Express Economy Materials 27 May 2025 21:32 (UTC +04:00) Azerbaijan allocated a total of 21.4 million manat ($12.6 million) in 2023 for membership fees and obligations to international and regional organizations. The budget included payments to UN bodies, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, CIS organizations, and contributions to international financial institutions such…

Hakan Fidan and Marco Rubio discuss regional issues

Isaac Hammouch9 months ago01 mins

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 12. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trend reports. During the call, the two officials discussed bilateral relations, as well as key regional developments, including the situations in Syria, the Gaza Strip, and Ukraine. Fidan underscored the importance of lifting…

Regional co-op essential for resilience of food supply chains amid climate change – ADB director general

Isaac Hammouch9 months ago02 mins

Shorouk Express MILAN, Italy, May 7. Regional cooperation is essential for the resilience of food supply chains amid climate change challenges, F. Cleo Kawawaki, ADB Director General, Sectors Department 2 (which manages operations for the agriculture, food, nature, rural development, water, urban development, and digital sectors), said, Trend’s special correspondent reports from Milan. She was…

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