DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/49/74-78
Farhad Atakishiyev
Institute of Oriental Studies named after Academician Ziya Bunyadov of ANAS
PhD student
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2952-0386
atakishiyevfarhad@gmail.com
The Roots of Economic Ties Between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
Abstract
This article explores the historical roots and development of economic ties between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, tracing their evolution from ancient times through the era of the Great Silk Road. It examines how both countries situated at the crossroads of major trade routes, played crucial roles as transit hubs for commerce and cultural exchange between East and West. Drawing on archaeological evidence and historical records, the study highlights the significance of caravan routes, urban trade centres, and political entities such as the Shirvanshah State and the Turkic Khaganates in shaping bilateral economic relations. Special attention is given to the role of the Caspian Sea, caravanserais, and trade goods such as silk, ceramics, textiles and livestock, which facilitated sustained economic interaction. The findings confirm that Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan were connected by longstanding commercial traditions and shared geopolitical interests, which laid the foundation for their current economic cooperation. The research underscores the importance of historical trade networks in understanding contemporary regional integration efforts across Eurasia.
Keywords: Silk Road, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, trade routes, commercial traditions, economic cooperation, historical trade networks