On February 6, an official representative of the European Commission stated that the European Union regards the development of the Nakhchivan railway in Azerbaijan as a shared strategic priority. This reflects a commitment to transforming geopolitical objectives into tangible infrastructure that supports lasting peace and prosperity, while complementing US engagement on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

The EU representative emphasized, "Together with Azerbaijan, we share an ambitious vision for connectivity that strengthens peace and stability, modernizes infrastructure, and unlocks the full potential of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. A concrete example of this cooperation is the latest agreement between the European Union, Azerbaijan, and the EBRD to launch a feasibility study for the Nakhchivan railway project. This project is a key investment to enhance mobility and economic flows across Azerbaijan and the wider region, forming an integral part of the Trans-Caspian Corridor with a target transit time of 15 days between Europe and Central Asia. Alongside hard infrastructure investments, we will also support soft infrastructure measures and regulatory alignment, in line with our Connectivity Agenda".

During an informal meeting, EU representatives involved in regional connectivity projects expressed hope that the feasibility study will be prepared promptly, thereby enabling substantive negotiations on the EU’s potential role as an investor in the project. The EU sources highlighted that the bloc does not intend to remain on the sidelines of regional projects with direct economic impact, noting that the western section of the Trans-Caspian route, or Middle Corridor, connects directly to Europe. They emphasized the EU’s interest in both expanding the corridor and ensuring the rapid commissioning of new capacity.