In the first quarter of 2025, Kazakhstan dominated Azerbaijan's wheat imports, contributing to 80% of the total imports, as reported by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, Alim Bayel. This significant increase highlights the growing food partnership between the two nations, according to Bayel. The ambassador also underscored the importance of transport and logistics projects between Central Asia and Europe, particularly those involving the Caspian Sea, in enhancing energy and agricultural cooperation. This development falls within the broader context of the Middle Corridor's role in facilitating the export of energy resources, food, and promoting economic integration in the Eurasian region.