Regnum, Russia
Jan 31 2007
Azerbaijani foreign ministry released statement on
Kars-Akhalkalaki-Baku project
On January 30, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on
start of the implementation stage in Kars-Akhalkalaki-Baku railway
project, a REGNUM correspondent informs.
The document says, the project will connect Azerbaijani railways with
the railway that will be constructed between Georgia and Turkey.
Connecting China and Kazakhstan to the railway in the east and
connecting the railway network with European railways will let
transporting passengers and goods safely and quickly from Europe to
Asia and backwards.
On February 7, a framework agreement will be signed on the project.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to take part
in it. Construction of the railway is expected to start in June and
accomplish within two years.