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EU Boosts Middle Corridor, Funds Projects; von der Leyen Visits Baku, Yerevan

7/1/2026

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European Commission presented the Middle Corridor as a route for moving goods from China to Europe through South Caucasus.
European Commissioner Marta Kos launched the EU Connectivity Agenda Platform to fund Middle Corridor projects, citing trade and energy links.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Baku and Yerevan to discuss energy cooperation, support, and a package for Armenian agri-food exports after Russian restrictions.

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European Commission presented the Middle Corridor as a route for moving goods from China to Europe through South Caucasus.
European Commissioner Marta Kos launched the EU Connectivity Agenda Platform to fund Middle Corridor projects, citing trade and energy links.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Baku and Yerevan to discuss energy cooperation, support, and a package for Armenian agri-food exports after Russian restrictions.