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Analysis | Questions remain over the success of Baku–Tbilisi–Kars

The shortest rail connection between Europe and Asia has now began operating. But questions remain over whether the project will bring together East and West, be competitive, and bring economic success? [Read in Azerbaijani — Azərbaycan dilində oxuyun] The Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway, commonly known as the Iron Silk Road, has finally been put into operation. The opening ceremony on 30 October in Baku was attended by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.