Armenian FM says ‘some positive atmosphere’ observed in talks on unblocking connections with Azerbaijan
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 31, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has said that there is “some positive atmosphere” in the issue of unblocking of transport and logistic infrastructures with Azerbaijan.
“Steps have been made also in the direction of unblocking of regional transportation infrastructures,” Mirzoyan said in parliament at a committee hearing on the 2025 state budget. “We’ve conveyed proposals to the Azerbaijani side which have been welcomed in a semi-official way. I am saying this to show that there is some positive atmosphere here. And we will continue with the Azerbaijani side the work also around reaching an agreement in the matter of unblocking,” Mirzoyan said.
He reiterated Armenia’s principles in the matter of unblocking.
“All infrastructures that shall be unblocked shall remain under the sovereignty, legislation and jurisdiction of the country through which they pass. And everything must be done on the basis of the principle of reciprocity and equality. You are also well aware that these principles are reflected in the Crossroads of Peace project presented by the Armenian government. I am happy to say that numerous countries have welcomed this project and are assuming that it can be part of wider logistical networks and new projects. Crossroads of Peace is the vision in which we see also the unblocking of the Azerbaijan-Armenia transportation and logistical infrastructures,” Mirzoyan said.