The issue of increasing the volume of cargo transportation on the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) line was discussed between Azerbaijan and Georgia today, the statement of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) says, Trend reports. Additionally, the meeting noted that cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan in boosting the Middle Corridor's competitiveness and attracting additional cargo continued successfully. The meeting paid special attention to the issues of the full completion of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway line project, the signing of the final act on the handover of the BTK railway, and increasing the volume of cargo transportation on this line. The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway, an 826–850 km corridor connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, was opened in October 2017. Following upgrades in 2024, the projected capacity is set to handle 17 million tons of cargo annually, with the goal of enhancing economic cooperation and transit potential.