Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway officially becomes operational

The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line has officially become operational. This joint strategic project of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey is expected to play a major role in strengthening connectivity between Europe and Asia by providing a faster and more efficient transport route.

Speeches at the ceremony were delivered by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili, Azerbaijani Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev, and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.

The event was also attended by Armenian Minister of Transport and Energy David Khudatyan, delegations from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, members of the Georgian government, and representatives of local authorities.