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Is Iran blocking the Zangezur Corridor project?
The idea of the «Zangezur Corridor» was formally consolidated in the trilateral online statement of November 9, 2020, and subsequent declarations by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia.
Russia and the importance of the North-South international transport corridor
Russia and its peoples are blessed by providence; the huge landscape and the rich abundance of all kinds of natural resources are now and have always been a source of Russia’s power and prestige. History reveals that the sizeable landscape not only provides resources, but is also a great source of Russia’s natural defence against aggressors. However, besides these natural blessings, Russia’s belligerent neighbours have always tried to contain Russia’s ascent towards progress and prosperity.
The idea of a ‘gas hub’ and the Zangezur corridor
International transport corridors (ITCs) are gaining independent geo-economic importance, where the transit of goods and passengers guarantees a constant source of profit, security and growth. The question lies in the routes and the combination of interests of project participants. What is attractive about the Zangezur transport and communications corridor?
