Li Yongquan: Azerbaijan plays special role in development of Middle Corridor

China is interested in the Middle Corridor and is ready to support its development, Li Yongquan, Director of the Institute for Social Development Studies of Eurasia at the Research Center under the State Council of China, said during the 13th session of the CICA Think Tank Forum in Baku, according to Report.

He noted that China is ready to actively contribute to the further development of the Middle Corridor.

According to him, since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, communication infrastructure between China and other countries has significantly improved.

Li Yongquan emphasized the special role of Azerbaijan in the development of the Middle Corridor: "The development of the Middle Corridor aligns not only with the interests of Azerbaijan but also with those of other countries in the region. The situation in the South Caucasus is stabilizing, which creates favorable conditions for the further use and expansion of the transport route."

At the same time, he believes that the more corridors and bridges are built, the easier transportation and economic interaction will become.