Armenia ready to be a partner of EU platform for Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, says Foreign Minister

YEREVAN, October 21. /ARKA/. Being at the crossroads, Armenia can play a crucial role in the chain connecting Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan participated in the Ministerial Meeting organized by the European Union on the topic of Cross-regional Security and Connectivity in Luxembourg on Monday.

He said the unblocking of transport communications between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as agreed upon on August 8, will foster mutually beneficial transport links — including Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” project and its integral part – the TRIPP route (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) in Armenia, all operating under the full sovereignty, territorial integrity and jurisdiction of states.

‘By strengthening this chain, we can advance mutual trust, interdependence and sustainable growth. As European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen coined it at the EU-Central Asia summit, “opening the borders of Armenia with Azerbaijan and Türkiye will be a game-changer,” he said.

He added:’ This is also why we welcome the establishment of the EU Coordination Platform on the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, and Armenia stands ready to be an active and constructive partner in its success, including via involvement of our “Crossroads of Peace” project and TRIPP route in the EU’s Global Gateway. ‘

According to Mirzoyan, this new era of security and stability in the South Caucasus is underpinned by Armenia’s commitment to further enhancing the country’s resilience, and our partnership with the European Union is central to this endeavor. We have added a robust security dimension to the Armenia-EU bilateral agenda, moving our relationship beyond political and economic cooperation into the realm of strategic partnership.-0-