PeaceNexus Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ma’no Research Initiative Center, has launched the analytical report “Prospects for the Middle Corridor: A View from Central Asia and Azerbaijan.” This report was developed within a regional project initiated by the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan with the support of the transport ministries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan. The contribution of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic played an important role in successfully implementing the project and preparing this study.
The report pays special attention to the formation of the Central Asian countries’ own position. The states jointly defined priorities and strategies for the development of the Middle Corridor, allowing them to take into account the interests of all participants and create a coordinated regional vision. The process of joint work strengthened trust between government authorities and independent experts and ensured a comprehensive approach to analysis, from economic and infrastructure issues to geopolitical and environmental aspects. An important outcome is that the countries of the region are actively shaping their own connectivity agenda and moving from passive participation to a leadership role in regional governance, creating a solid foundation for sustainable cooperation and fair distribution of the benefits that the Middle Corridor brings.
For the first time, the study provides a regional perspective on the Middle Corridor, exploring its relevance for Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Experts from five countries , Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, assess the corridor’s strategic importance, alignment with national priorities, and the potential of leveraging the region’s unique geography as a driver of economic growth. The full report can be accessed [here] in Russian , and a brief version translated to English is available [here] to review the key findings of the study.
