Baku: President Ilham Aliyev announced significant investments in infrastructure during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group. He highlighted the dual focus on enhancing domestic infrastructure and developing projects with an international scope.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the president stressed the strategic importance of transforming Azerbaijan into a global transportation hub. Despite its landlocked status and lack of direct access to the world's oceans, Azerbaijan is making concerted efforts to establish itself as a key player in international transport networks.