Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov continues to develop the concept of the “Zangezur corridor..

The latest respective statements were made at the eighth meeting—in Istanbul, Turkey—of the FMs of the countries that are members in the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (Turkic Council).

According to Azerbaijani media, Bayramov “drew attention to peaceful initiatives in the South Caucasus and the successful cooperation between Baku and Ankara. The 3 + 3 initiative aimed at post-conflict regional cooperation is a vivid evidence of that.”

According to the Azerbaijani FM, “this format can become a useful mechanism of cooperation amid the end of the long-term occupation of Azerbaijani lands by Armenia.”

The head of the Azerbaijani diplomacy expressed confidence that from now on the processes in the South Caucasus will develop in a completely different direction.

“The joint statement by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia on November 10, 2020 was further processed by the adoption of a trilateral statement on January 11, 2021, which refers to the unblocking of communications in the region. Concrete steps are being taken to unblock the transport roads, including the very important Zangazur [(Zangezur)] corridor, which will contribute to the growth of trade in the region. We hope that the colleagues of the Turkic Council will also use these opportunities,” Bayramov said.

To note, the Armenian side has repeatedly stated that there will be no “corridors”, and the unblocking of regional communications implies the opening of roads which will be under the territorial jurisdiction of the countries they are in.