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The Germany-Azerbaijan Connectivity Conference opened in Baku on October 6, 2026. The event, held under the theme “Mobilizing financing for infrastructure, transport, logistics, green energy and digitalization along the Middle Corridor,” focused on deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
The conference was organized by the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) and brought together government officials, business representatives, financial institutions and project owners. Participants reviewed investment opportunities and financing mechanisms for strategic projects, including Azerbaijan’s role in the Middle Corridor.
From dialogue to project implementation
Particular attention was given to turning bilateral political and economic dialogue into practical cooperation. Meetings between businesses and government bodies focused on identifying viable projects, attracting investment and supporting implementation.
Speaking at the opening, AHK Azerbaijan Executive Director Nargis Wieck highlighted the importance of closer integration between the two economies. She noted the role of connectivity projects in bringing German companies into Azerbaijan’s economic ecosystem and linking Azerbaijani companies more closely with value chains in Germany and Europe.
Germany’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Dirk Lölke said connectivity could become an increasingly important area of bilateral economic relations alongside energy. He said the sector could soon become a second pillar of relations, alongside energy.
Investment opportunities along the Middle Corridor
Discussions highlighted Azerbaijan’s position along the Middle Corridor. Participants considered how investment in transport infrastructure and related services could strengthen trade links between Europe and Asia.
Deputy Minister of Economy Samad Bashirli said the main objective was now to translate political momentum into projects capable of attracting financing. He said Azerbaijan was working with German partners to secure the funding needed for successful project implementation.
The Middle Corridor is a multimodal trade route linking China and European markets via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea and the South Caucasus. The route continues through Türkiye or across the Black Sea, with shipments using rail, sea and road transport.
Azerbaijan forms a key part of the corridor’s infrastructure, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway and the Port of Alat. Transport links are being upgraded and customs procedures digitized to facilitate transit.
The conference also discussed attracting capital, technology and expertise from Germany and Europe for infrastructure, energy and digital projects in Azerbaijan and Germany. Participants stressed the importance of financing projects and developing proposals capable of attracting investment to turn shared priorities into concrete economic outcomes.
