Armenian territory open for Türkiye-Azerbaijan two-way cargo transit, reiterates Prime Minister

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated that Armenia is ready to facilitate two-way cargo transit between Türkiye and Azerbaijan through its territory.

Speaking at a press briefing, Pashinyan described the arrival of the first cargo transit train from Russia via Azerbaijan and Georgia to Armenia as a historic event. He added that a Kazakh grain train is also expected to arrive soon.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Armenia is open for Türkiye-Azerbaijan cargo transit in both directions. 

“This is also an important milestone in terms of the agreements reached in Washington and the implementation of the points of the Washington Declaration. I once again reaffirm Armenia’s readiness to immediately ensure the transport of goods from Azerbaijan to Türkiye and from Türkiye to Azerbaijan via the Margara–Kornidzor route. Even if a truck approaches the checkpoint in half an hour—from either the Kornidzor side or the Margara side—we are ready to facilitate the crossing,” said Pashinyan.