President Ilham Aliyev's interview with Azerbaijan Television during his visit to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic has received extensive coverage from international media outlets, highlighting the strategic vision for the region's development.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, which cited AZERTAC, major Russian media outlets including "Kommersant," "Interfax," "Vestnik Kavkaza," and "NEWS.ru" reported on key points from the President's interview.
"Kommersant" emphasized Azerbaijan's strategic goal to export electricity to European markets alongside oil and gas. The publication quoted President Ilham Aliyev, who noted, "There is no other country in our region that is as well-supplied with energy resources—whether oil, gas, or electricity—as we are. By expanding our export capabilities to neighboring countries, we will simultaneously enter the European market."
"Interfax" focused on the expansion of energy exports, the "Black Sea Energy" project, and the development of solar power plants in Nakhchivan. The agency also reported on the Zangazur Corridor, noting plans for the railway to reach the Armenian border by 2027, with an annual capacity of 15 million tons of cargo. Furthermore, the agency detailed the reconstruction of the Nakhchivan railway, which includes the renovation of 194.2 kilometers of track and 10 stations.
Georgian news portals, including "Interpressnews.ge," "1TV.ge," and "BPN.ge," also provided significant coverage. They highlighted Azerbaijan's plans to export electricity to Europe via Georgia and Turkey, as well as the President's concerns regarding the safety of Armenia's aging nuclear power plant, which he described as a threat to the entire region.
Turkish media outlets, such as "Anadolu Agency," "Haberler.com," and "Yeni Akit," extensively covered the President's remarks on the Zangazur Corridor, the TRIPP project, and the strategic importance of energy infrastructure connecting Nakhchivan to Turkey and Europe. Reports noted that the corridor could eventually encompass fiber-optic cables and oil and gas pipelines.
The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, an exclave of Azerbaijan, holds significant geopolitical importance. President Aliyev’s recent visit underscores Baku’s commitment to transforming the region into a vital transit and energy hub, linking the Caspian basin with European markets through the Zangazur Corridor and various regional energy initiatives. This diplomatic and economic outreach reflects Azerbaijan's broader strategy to enhance regional connectivity, energy security, and economic integration across the South Caucasus.
