Atlantic Council: the US and Turkish companies are expected to collaborate in building and operating the Trump Route

Published: 2025-10-10 08:45

"Turkey advocated the opening of the so-called ‘Zangezur Corridor,’ which it sees as part of the Middle Corridor, linking Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan and ultimately to Turkey—thereby connecting Europe to Central Asia and eventually to China. However, Armenia delayed implementation of the corridor provision from the 2020 deal, likely due to concerns from Russia and Iran, as well as due to Azerbaijan’s insistence that it get the control of the road without Armenian border or customs checks on Armenian territory. After US mediation, the corridor was rebranded the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, which could check Russian and Iranian influence in the region. If the project succeeds, the US and Turkish companies which have already played a significant role in regional infrastructure projects are expected to collaborate in building and operating the route," notes the Atlantic Council, one of the leading US think tanks.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News