Dry Port to become major regional transport hub in case of implementing Crossroads of Peace, says minister
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 13, ARMENPRESS. The Shirak Dry Port project is highly feasible in case of the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace project and the establishment of peace, Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has said.
Papoyan said at a press conference that they have conducted the necessary research around the Shirak Dry Port Industrial Park project.
“We can say for the record that this project is highly feasible in case of implementing, launching the Crossroads of Peace project and establishing peace. In that case the Shirak Dry Post will become a major regional transport hub,” Papoyan said.
The minister said that Crossroads of Peace isn’t simply an ideology, but a concrete project. It implies the complete construction and commissioning of the North-South road, as well as development of the railway network. The project is feasible, the minister said. A study has been conducted on what actions are specifically required.