"The increase in the volume of mutual trade shows that our countries are interested in strengthening and developing mutual relations, and we constantly exchange ideas with you within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission, we think about ways to further develop our cooperation."

"APA-Economics" informs that this was said by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk, speaking at the opening ceremony of the reconstructed "Khanoba" state border crossing point on the border of Azerbaijan and Russia.

"We see Azerbaijan's sincere efforts to strengthen relations with Russia.

The checkpoint that we have put into use with you today is the best proof of these constructive efforts.

This checkpoint goes beyond the borders of our bilateral relations.

Today, the processes taking place in the world due to globalization and climate change lead to changes, the creation of new regions, new relations, and new commodity-economic relations.

This checkpoint will play an important role in the international North-South Transport Corridor, which we are building today together with Azerbaijan and other countries.

As mentioned, road transport is also developing here, we saw while driving today that the road is almost ready.

Of course, we also discuss the development of railway infrastructure with you.

Baku has accepted a tripartite group, whose activity is focused on the development of railway infrastructure that will connect Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and the Gulf.

This railway will later serve the transportation of goods in the southern direction.

For this reason, this checkpoint plays a key role along the entire transport corridor.

The opening of the checkpoint shows that the countries are very serious about the transport corridor.

The North-South Corridor is being assembled like a puzzle, and Azerbaijan is showing leadership here.

On our part, we also ensure non-stop and non-stop transportation of goods by opening a number of stations.

This issue is also very important.

Crossing points should be comfortable for people carrying goods, and people working here should enjoy their work and serve people," Overchuk emphasized.

Vali Turan

Haji Javadov