Vladimir Putin: North-South project to ensure access to Indian Ocean

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INTSC) will provide access to the Indian Ocean for both Azerbaijan and Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a joint press conference with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Report informs.

"I will especially mention our joint plans for the implementation of the North-South project. This will allow us to access the coasts of the Indian Ocean and get mutual benefits from these routes," Putin noted.