Armenia not opposed to outsourcing functions in regional unblocking

Armenia does not oppose outsourcing certain functions to a licensed international company in the context of unblocking regional connections, provided the process is carried out under the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction of Armenia, Deputy FM Mnatsakan Safaryan told RFE/RL’s Armenian Service.

Safaryan confirmed that outsourcing such functions is a subject of discussion for Armenia but emphasized that it must comply with the principles Armenia has repeatedly stated. “That process must be implemented under Armenia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction,” he said.

When asked about U.S. proposals to Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding unblocking, Safaryan noted that various countries have made proposals which are currently under discussion. He declined to name them. “Several such proposals are under discussion. They could be considered if they align with Armenia’s interests and with the principles Armenia has announced as part of Crossroads of Peace,” he said.