Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) Chairman Rovshan Rustamov attended the 8th New Silk Way Business Forum during a visit to Kazakhstan, focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the development of international transport corridors.

Axar.az reports that the forum, held under the theme “Digital Silk Way: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Logistics Technologies,” examined the impact of digitalization on the transport and logistics sector, the application of AI and the use of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of international freight transportation.

Rustamov also visited TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2026, an international transport and logistics exhibition held alongside the forum, where ADY presented its operations at a dedicated stand. He reviewed transport and logistics solutions and technologies showcased at the event.

On the sidelines of the forum, representatives of ADY and AZCON Holding met with Yelzhas Otynshiyev, chairman of the management board of Kazakhstan's national railway operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy.

The discussions covered opportunities to expand cooperation between the two countries' railway companies, develop the Middle Corridor, increase transit freight volumes and introduce digital solutions.

Rustamov also held talks with Zufar Narzullayev, chairman of the management board of Uzbekistan Railways, on strengthening regional railway cooperation, making more effective use of international transport corridors and improving coordination of freight transportation.

The meetings highlighted the importance of coordinating the transit potential of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, developing railway infrastructure and logistics services, and improving digital information exchange to strengthen regional transport links.