ADB president hails Azerbaijan’s role in Eurasian connectivity While on visit in Baku

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has said Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a key link between Asia and Europe as the country accelerates efforts in economic diversification, renewable energy, and new transport corridors.

“I arrived in Baku as Azerbaijan strengthens its role connecting Asia and Europe. The country is advancing diversification, renewable energy, and new transport corridors. In the days ahead, I’ll meet leaders and partners to discuss how Asian Development Bank can help support this next chapter,” Kanda wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports.

I arrived in Baku as Azerbaijan strengthens its role connecting Asia and Europe. The country is advancing diversification, renewable energy, and new transport corridors. In the days ahead, I’ll meet leaders and partners to discuss how @ADB_HQ can help support this next chapter. pic.twitter.com/wyiUCrMqR6

— Masato Kanda (@ADBPresident) November 14, 2025

By Sabina Mammadli