Azerbaijan's President Reveals Details on the 'Trump Route' Construction
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced significant progress on the 'Trump Route' during a meeting of Turkic state leaders, revealing that the project's road is 90% complete and the railway is 70% finished.
During a recent meeting of the heads of government of Turkic states, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev shared important updates regarding the construction of the 'Trump Route.' According to Aliyev, the road component of this ambitious project is now 90% complete, while the railway segment stands at 70%. This information was disclosed during an official press conference, as reported by the Azerbaijani president's press service.
Aliyev expressed optimism about the project's imminent realization. He stated, 'As for the implementation of the Zangezur corridor, the road is almost 90 percent ready, and the railway is approximately 70 percent complete. I hope that in the near future, this project will be fully realized,' emphasizing the significance of this transport corridor for the region.
Additionally, Aliyev announced that construction has already begun in Turkey on the railway connecting Kars and Nakhchivan. 'Thus, the coordinated implementation of these projects will open a new important international corridor,' he added, highlighting the project's importance for the development of transport infrastructure.
The declaration to establish the 'Trump Route' was signed on August 8, 2025, by the leaders of Armenia, the United States, and Azerbaijan during a meeting at the White House. This new transport corridor will run through the Syunik region in southern Armenia, which holds significant strategic importance for all participants in the project.
Despite Armenia maintaining sovereignty over its territory, the management of the route will be handled by a private American company. The 'Trump Route' aims to restore transport links between the main territory of Azerbaijan and its exclave, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, traversing through Armenian territory.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan previously stated that the practical phase of the transit corridor project, including the commencement of construction works, is scheduled for 2026. This announcement has sparked considerable interest in the region, as the project has the potential to transform transport routes and economic ties between the countries involved.
For more on this significant event, readers can refer to the article titled 'The End of the War in the Caucasus: How Trump 'Reconciled' Azerbaijan and Armenia and Why It Affects Russia.' We also recommend watching the video 'EuroPravda: Trump Offers Armenia a Deal, Russia Loses the Caucasus.' Subscribe to 'European Truth' to stay updated on all news and events in the region.
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