International Experts Discussed the Integration of the C6 Format Ahead of the Avaza Summit
The upcoming summit of heads of state in the Avaza National Tourist Zone will be a logical continuation of the Central Asian process, which has reached a new geopolitical level. This was discussed at an international online roundtable organized by the International Institute of Central Asia. Leading analysts from the region, Azerbaijan, and experts from the United Kingdom participated in the discussion.
Since 2018, the Consultative Meetings platform has evolved from regular political dialogues to a multi-layered mechanism encompassing security, trade, energy, and transport logistics. Experts from the UK's Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) noted that Azerbaijan's official inclusion in the five Central Asian countries marked the birth of a new geoeconomic reality. The C6 configuration creates a direct link between Central Asia and the South Caucasus, opening up new opportunities for transregional routes.
The development of the Trans-Caspian Route will also be on the agenda of upcoming talks on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea. Logistics experts emphasize that the sustainability of the Middle Corridor today is determined not only by the construction of port and railway infrastructure, but also by the creation of a barrier-free environment that will ensure the transparency and predictability of cargo flows.
British and Central Asian political scientists concluded that the consensual nature of the meetings strengthens the region's sovereignty, and the upcoming meeting in Avaza will reinforce the states' commitment to joint practical results.
