Azerbaijani business offered a ferry terminal concession at Chornomorsk port
The 14th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation took place in Uzhhorod. The Ukrainian delegation was led by the Commission co-chair, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. The parties discussed involving Azerbaijani businesses in the reconstruction of transport infrastructure and the development of new logistics routes. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.
Deputy Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Anatolii Timenko joined the Ukrainian delegation at the intergovernmental meeting.
The main focus of the negotiations with partners was attracting Azerbaijani companies to the reconstruction and modernization of the transport sector. This includes participation in construction and engineering projects, supply of necessary equipment, repair and upgrading of rolling stock, as well as the development of ports and ship repair facilities.
Formation of new logistics routes
Anatolii Timenko emphasized that the restoration of domestic infrastructure aims to create a modern and resilient system that will be deeply integrated into the international transport network. The Ukrainian side aims to translate agreements with Azerbaijani businesses into practical joint initiatives, utilizing their experience, technologies, and financial resources.
Meeting participants also reviewed the current state and prospects for cooperation in rail and road transport, including the development of multimodal corridors. Given the suspension of maritime ferry services across the Black Sea, which facilitated trade between Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey before the full-scale war, the priority is now the creation of new routes.
Concession project at Chornomorsk port
One of the most significant proposals for partners was participation in the concession project for the ferry terminal at Chornomorsk port. This facility is capable of handling both rail and road transport, making it a key hub for multimodal logistics.
During the meeting, Azerbaijani representatives were officially invited to participate in the upcoming concession tender for this terminal and to explore the investment opportunities of the project in detail.
Photo: Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine
