Fuad Najafli, the Presidential Representative of Azerbaijan in
the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, has held a meeting with a
delegation led by Magdalena Grono, the European Union’s Special
Representative for the South Caucasus, Azernews
reports.
During the discussion, Fuad Najafli pointed out that Armenia’s
prolonged occupation had led to Nakhchivan being isolated from
mainland Azerbaijan, with land transportation links severed. He
noted that the infrastructure, particularly the railway system, in
the occupied areas had been destroyed. In light of recent progress
in normalizing relations with Armenia, Najafli expressed optimism
for the region’s future, emphasizing the promising opportunities
that could arise.
Najafli also highlighted Nakhchivan’s wealth of natural
resources and its ongoing large-scale projects in sectors such as
renewable energy, logistics, and tourism, noting the significant
investment potential in these areas.
Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative, praised the
positive outcomes from the Washington talks on normalizing
relations with Armenia and the peace process. She recognized
Nakhchivan’s strategic importance as a vital link between Europe
and Asia, stressing the significance of large-scale logistics and
transportation projects for the region’s development.
The meeting also involved a discussion about the European
Union’s role in supporting regional connectivity and the
implementation of the transportation corridor.