MOSCOW — Russia and Armenia will begin negotiations on restoring two railway sections in Armenia that would connect to Azerbaijan and Turkey.
The announcement was made by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk.
“At the request of the Armenian side and guided by fraternal and friendly sentiments toward the people of Armenia, the Russian Federation has decided to begin substantive negotiations on the restoration of two sections of Armenia’s railways. These will ensure their connection with the railways of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Yeraskh area and with the railways of the Republic of Turkey in the Akhurian area,” Overchuk stated.
According to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister, the total length of the railway sections subject to restoration is approximately 1.6 kilometers and 12.4 kilometers, respectively. The technical, financial, and other modalities for implementing the project are expected to be determined during the negotiations.
“Strengthening transport and logistics connectivity in the Caucasus is of critical importance for the peace, stability, and economic prosperity of the peoples of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Turkey, and Russia. We hope for constructive cooperation among all the states of the region in addressing this important joint task,” Overchuk concluded.
