PM: Armenian business yet to 'digest' open railway route via Azerbaijan

The railway connection from Armenia to Azerbaijan via Georgia is open and operating without obstacles, but Armenian businesses have not yet fully responded to this opportunity, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

Pashinyan made the remarks in an interview with Public Television of Armenia, referring to his discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held in Abu Dhabi.

He noted that the talks included substantial economic content.

According to the Prime Minister, the discussions focused on economic projects that could be of mutual interest to the two countries, including issues related to bilateral trade.

“We all know that the railway connection through Azerbaijan to Armenia is operational and functions without obstacles. However, it is important to emphasize that the railway connection from Armenia to the outside world via Azerbaijan is also open,” Pashinyan said.

According to him, he has the impression that Armenian businesses have not yet fully “digested” this development.