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Armenia and Azerbaijan exchanged lists of goods they are likely to trade– Papoyan
Armenia and Azerbaijan have exchanged lists of goods they may trade, and a response from the business community is anticipated,... ... primarily in the hands of the private sector, while the government is facilitating conditions through political agreements, road openings, and railway activation. "We have already established a considerable part of these conditions, but they are ...
02/06/2026Russia Ready to Explore Possible Options for Joining the TRIPP Project – Zakharova
Russia is ready to explore possible options for joining the "Trump Road," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. YEREVAN, January 30. /ARКА/. Russia is ready to ... ... a press briefing on Friday. About the TRIPP Project The agreement signed in Washington on August 8, 2025, by the leaders of Armenia, the United States, and Azerbaijan officially established the regional initiative known as the "Trump Route for International ...
01/30/2026Yerevan Mayor Announces New Construction Start Dates for Road Between Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues
... construction will kick off in the spring," Avinyan mentioned during a government meeting on Thursday. It was earlier reported that Armenia was set to receive a €60 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to support the "Yerevan Urban Development ... ... (the loan features a 17-year repayment period and an interest rate of 1.3%). This program encompasses the construction of a road between Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues, a 269-meter reinforced concrete bridge over the Hrazdan River, and the renovation ...
01/29/2026Pashinyan describes TRIPP as more economic than political project
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project as an ... ... Company," to be registered in Armenia, would be granted the rights to develop essential infrastructure, including railways, roads, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber-optic cables. The construction and implementation phase is set to commence in 2026. After ...
01/21/2026Freight traffic in Armenia saw a rise of 2.5% during the first 11 months in 2025
The overall freight traffic volume in Armenia from January to November 2025 reached 15,654,000 tons, marking a 2.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ... ... Committeeя Freight Transportation In the initial 11 months of 2025, a total of 12,311.9 thousand tons of freight was transported by road (a 0.9% increase from the same timeframe in 2024), 1,663.5 thousand tons via trunk pipelines (a 2.1% decrease), 1,640.8 thousand ...
01/19/2026Armenia and United States of America release joint statement on TRIPP project
... to: · Rail infrastructure – railways, terminals, stations, rolling stock facilities · Road infrastructure – highways, roads, bridges, tunnels · Energy infrastructure – electrical transmission, oil pipelines, gas pipelines · Digital infrastructure – fiber optic networks · Supporting infrastructure – administrative facilities, utilities, safety and security systems in accordance with Armenian law The TRIPP Development Company may collect and retain revenues from various sources to include but not limited to: ...
01/14/2026US citizens in Iran urged to leave the country via Armenia and Turkey
The US government has urged its citizens in Iran to explore the option of leaving the country by land through Armenia or Turkey due to the worsening security conditions. YEREVAN, January 13. /ARKA/. The US government has urged its citizens ... ... conditions. "Protests across Iran are escalating and could turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries. There are ongoing road closures, disruptions in public transport, and internet outages. The Iranian authorities have limited access to mobile, landline,...
01/13/2026Russia plans to expand exports to Armenia via Azerbaijan – Overchuk
Russia plans to supply Armenia with other goods, including fertilizers, in addition to grain, via the recently opened railway route through Azerbaijan,... ... 450,000-500,000 tons of grain per year. Almost all of this comes from Russia. Previously, exports were mainly carried out by road through the land border crossing, and by sea through Georgian ports. The new route (through Azerbaijan and Georgia) reduces ...
12/24/2025Armenia’s growth potential is about 5 percent per year,according to IMF
'Over the longer term we believe Armenia’s growth potential is about 5 percent per year, said IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, Umang Rawat, in an interview ... ... relations with neighboring countries could improve regional cooperation. Together with the construction of transit rail and road connections in southern Armenia as well as restoration of the Gyumri-Kars railway connection these projects could support ...
12/23/2025Implementation of reforms to improve business environment and labor market could boost growth, says IMF Resident Representative in Armenia
In an interview with the ARKA news agency, Mr. Umang Rawat, the IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, discusses the significant events of the outgoing year that have greatly affected the country's economy and offers his ... ... relations with neighboring countries could improve regional cooperation. Together with the construction of transit rail and road connections in southern Armenia as well as restoration of the Gyumri-Kars railway connection these projects could support ...
12/22/2025Freight traffic in Armenia increased by 2% over the first 10 months, while passenger traffic decreased by 2.1%
Total freight traffic in Armenia in January-October 2025 amounted to 13,960.5 thousand tons, an increase of 2% compared to January-October 2024. YEREVAN,... ... Transportation Over the first 10 months of this year, 11,051.8 thousand tons of total freight transportation were carried by road (a 0.7% decline compared to the same period last year), 1,466.7 thousand tons by main pipeline transport (a 1.6% decline),...
12/11/2025A fire is raging in Dilijan National Park; hundreds of firefighters, environmental patrols, and volunteers are involved in extinguishing it
... to the Ministry of Internal Affairs as of November 26, the fire in the "Kazachiy" section has been contained as of 10:30 a.m., while work continues in other areas—near the village of Navur, in the forest adjacent to the Dilijan serpentine road, and in the area of the "Mountainous Armenia" hotel, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia stated. The ministry denied reports that the fire had reached the "Mountainous Armenia" sanatorium. "The fire is spreading primarily through grass; many trees have escaped ...
11/26/2025Armenia is discussing parameters of vehicles traveling through Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
The Armenian National Assembly Committee on Regional and Eurasian Integration has given its positive opinion on the draft amendments to the RA Law "On Road Transport" and related laws, as well as the ratification of the aforementioned agreement, discussed in the second reading. YEREVAN, November 25. /ARKA/. The Armenian National Assembly Committee on Regional and Eurasian Integration has given ...
11/25/2025Armenia proposes deferring payment of taxes and duties at border
On Thursday, Armenia's National Assembly approved a series of amendments to the Tax Code and the Law on State Duty in the first reading. ... ... Tax Code and the Law on State Duty in the first reading. These amendments suggest postponing the payment of environmental and road taxes, along with state duties imposed at land border crossings. Specifically, the environmental tax payment deadline is ...
11/13/2025Construction of "Trump Route" in Armenia to begin in the second half of 2026 – Pashinyan
... Prosperity) project are planned to be finalized by the end of this year. The project will be implemented at a very rapid pace, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 12. /ARKA/. All details of the TRIPP (Trump Route for International ... ... illustrated on the map, but the terrain will necessitate its own adjustments," the prime minister observed. Concerning the road segment, Pashinyan indicated that it is highly probable that all roads leading west and east will be integrated with the ...
11/12/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia upped by 1.6% over first three quarters, while passenger transportation dropped by 2.4%
The total volume of cargo transportation in Armenia from January to September 2025 reached 12,263.3 thousand tons (over 12.3 million tons), reflecting a 1.6% rise compared ... ... Committee. In the first three quarters of the current year, 79.1%, or 9,701.3 thousand tons, of the total freight was moved by road transport, which is a 0.5% increase from the previous year. Main pipeline transport accounted for 10.8%, or 1,325.9 thousand ...
11/10/2025Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams for Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South road corridor
The Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams (approximately $22 million) to finance the construction of the Kajaran-Agarak section of the North-South road corridor. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. The Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams (approximately $22 million) ... ... drams are planned for the construction of the northern section of the Sisian-Kajaran highway, and 8.7 million drams for the safety assessment of the Bargushat tunnel project on the Sisian-Qajaran highway. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for his part,...
11/06/2025Russian wheat arrives in Armenia via Azerbaijan – Papoyan
The first shipment of Russian wheat has already arrived in Armenia, Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARКА/. The first shipment of Russian wheat ... ... China and Armenia has been established. Papoyan was unable to answer the question of how much the new route would shorten the road, but he did say that it would now be possible to avoid emergency situations in Upper Lars, including queues, landslides, ...
11/06/2025Armenia intends to reduce congestion at border checkpoints
During its meeting on Wednesday, the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs of the Armenian Parliament endorsed a set of legislative initiatives that suggest modifications and additions to the Tax Code and the ... ... working day after crossing the Armenian border, but no later than when exiting the country. Additionally, it is proposed that the road tax be settled within 15 days of crossing the border, but again, no later than upon exiting the country. The draft legislation ...
11/05/2025Strategic partnership between Armenia and China rises to a new level - Pashinyan
The strategic partnership document signed between Armenia and China marks a new level of relations between the two countries, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN,... ... consider it a great honor to sign this document with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It contains references to Armenia's 'Crossroads of Peace' project and China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative. It is clear that there are similarities in terms of content ...
11/04/2025Increase in latent crimes and drug trafficking: Armenian Interior Minister summarizes nine-month results
Armenia has seen a rise in hidden crimes and drug trafficking during the first nine months of 2025, alongside an increase in the ... ... police dismantled 16 theft rings and four extortion groups. "At the same time, there was a 10.7% increase in the number of road accidents, but the death toll decreased by 43," Sargsyan said.-0-
11/03/2025Pashinyan: Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are just a matter of time
Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are only a matter of time, as there are currently no significant obstacles, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during the "At the Crossroads of Leadership" discussion held at the 8th Paris Peace Forum. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARKA/. Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are only a matter of time, as there are currently no significant obstacles, Armenian ...
10/30/2025Armenia will begin construction of the Kajaran tunnel in 2026 and complete a number of key road projects: Minister
Construction of the Kajaran tunnel in southern Armenia will begin in 2026, announced RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan. YEREVAN, ... ... discussion of the 2026 draft state budget in parliament. Furthermore, he said, funding for various sections of the Sisian-Kajaran road and the construction of the Bargushat tunnel will begin next year (negotiations with the construction company are still ongoing)....
10/28/2025Volume of EFSD programs in Armenia's 2026 budget is 37.2 billion drams, according to the Ministry of Finance
Funding for programs envisaged in Armenia's 2026 budget to be executed jointly with the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has been set at ... ... from the EBRD, EIB, and EFSD, as well as the Armenian government. The goal is to construct a new 60-kilometer section of the road, which will increase the speed limit from 50 to 100 km/h. The project includes three-lane asphalt concrete roads, five tunnels ...
10/27/20252.9 billion drams will be allocated for road repairs in Armenia
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a decision to allocate 2.9 billion drams for road repairs. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a decision to allocate 2.9 billion drams for road repairs. "These funds are planned to be used to repair 57 km of roads. Some of the work has ...
10/23/2025Regional peace and the TRIPP project will make the South Caucasus a key transit route – Pashinyan
The dialogue between Armenia and Turkey, the peace established between Yerevan and Baku, the TRIPP project, and Georgia's and Iran's friendly relations ... ... route from north to south and from west to east, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated while speaking at the 5th Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi. YEREVAN, October 22. /ARKA/. The dialogue between Armenia and Turkey, the peace established between ...
10/22/2025Pashinyan: Armenia is prepared to facilitate cargo transit through Turkey to Azerbaijan and vice versa
The constructive dialogue with Turkey instills optimism that the border may soon be reopened, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made this statement during his address at the 5th Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia. YEREVAN, October 22. /ARКА/. The constructive dialogue with Turkey instills optimism that the border may soon be reopened, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made this statement during his address at the 5th ...
10/22/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia saw a rise of 1.1% during eight months
The total cargo transportation in Armenia from January to August 2025 reached 10,620,600 tons, reflecting a 1.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. ... ... the Statistical Committee. Freight Transportation In the first eight months of this year, the total freight transportation by road accounted for 8,330.3 thousand tons (a 0.2% decrease compared to the previous year), 1,218.2 thousand tons via main pipeline ...
10/08/2025Pashinyan to Attend Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will participate in the official opening ceremony of the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum and a high-level dialogue, according to Georgia's First Channel. YEREVAN, October 8. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will participate in the official opening ceremony of the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum and a high-level dialogue,...
10/08/2025Armenian Prime Minister seeks clarification from Baku on use of term "Zangezur Corridor"
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has asked Azerbaijan to clarify what the term "Zangezur Corridor" means in his ... ... clarification," Pashinyan said during parliamentary hour. He admitted that in Azerbaijan, this is the name for a local road, for example, the Zangilan-Horadiz road. "Then this shouldn't concern us, since it has nothing to do with our territory....
10/02/2025Armenia's Finance Minister presents key social and infrastructure programs for 2026 state budget
At a government meeting on Thursday, Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan presented key programs that will be implemented or continued in 2026 as part of the ... ... 66.2 billion drams are also planned," Hovhannisyan said. With a 30.6 billion drams loan, construction of the North-South road corridor will continue in 2026 on the Ashtarak-Talin (34 km) and Kajaran-Agarak (32 km) sections, as well as the construction ...
09/25/2025Rubinyan and Kılıç confirm issues to advance full normalization process between Armenia and Turkey
On September 12, Special Representatives for the Normalization Process between Armenia and Turkey, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan and Ambassador (R.) Serdar Kılıç held ... ... particularly by creating scholarship opportunities for higher education students and the joint renovation of the historical Ani/Silk Road bridge. The Special Representatives also agreed to carry out the necessary work for other interested companies to start ...
09/12/2025Road lease or construction right? Armenian Prime Minister outlines key principles of the TRIPP project
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded to a request regarding the term "road lease" used by the United States in the context of the TRIPP project, which may run as long as 99 years. YEREVAN, September 10. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded to a request regarding the term "road lease" ...
09/10/2025Cargo transportation volume in Armenia increased by 0.5% in 7 months, while passenger transportation decreased by 3.3%
In the period from January to July 2025, the total cargo transportation volume in Armenia reached 9,039.6 thousand tons, reflecting a 0.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. YEREVAN, September ... ... was provided by the National Statistical Committee. Freight transportation During the first seven months of the current year, road transport accounted for 7,033.3 thousand tons of the total freight transportation volume, which represents a 1.1% decrease ...
09/10/2025About 60% of Armenian citizens against the "Trump Route" through Syunik - opinion poll
About 60% of Armenian citizens who participated in the GALLUP International Association opinion poll were against the "Trump Route" ... ... the organization Aram Navasardyan. According to him, in response to the question about the attitude towards the provision of a road through the Syunik region of Armenia, 17.4% of respondents expressed a positive attitude, 18.1% - rather positive, 14.3% ...
09/05/2025Yerevan proposes integration of Crossroads of Peace project with China's One Belt, One Road initiative
During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that his government's project the Crossroads of Peace is ideally suited to be connected with China's One Belt, One Road initiative, which Armenia was among the first to officially endorse. YEREVAN, August 31. /ARКА/. During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Armenian Prime ...
08/31/2025Armenia and China intend to regulate passenger and cargo transportation by road
At a meeting on Thursday, the government approved a proposal to sign an agreement between the governments of Armenia and China on international road transportation of passengers and goods. YEREVAN, August 28. /ARКА/. At a meeting on Thursday, the government approved a proposal to sign an agreement between the governments of Armenia and China on international road transportation of passengers ...
08/28/2025Khudatyan: only infrastructure projects approved by the government will be implemented in Armenia
David Khudatyan, the Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, addressed the remarks made by the Turkish Minister of Transport ... ... government are eligible for implementation in Armenia. "These initiatives specifically include the North-South and Crossroads of Peace projects, along with the TRIPP program. Any other infrastructure projects under different titles will not be executed ...
08/22/2025Trade turnover between Armenia and Iran is anticipated to reach $3 billion, according to Pashinyan
Armenia and Iran aim to elevate their trade turnover initially to $1 billion, and subsequently to $3 billion, which holds strategic ... ... corridor, which Armenia has entrusted to an Iranian firm. The Prime Minister expressed his assurance that this 32-kilometer road section will be completed within the designated timeframe. "An agreement has also been established regarding the construction ...
08/19/2025Armenia and Iran agree to review their tariff policies regarding transportation of transit cargo
Armenia and Iran intend to evaluate their tariff policies related to the transportation of transit cargo and have decided to form ... ... Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia following Minister David Khudatyan's meeting with Farzaneh Sadegh, the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which occurred the previous day in Yerevan. YEREVAN, August ...
08/19/2025Russian Foreign Ministry reminds of trilateral agreements between Moscow, Yerevan and Baku
... Foreign Ministry's Information Department, said that the trilateral agreements between the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia are imperative, and none of the parties has withdrawn from them. YEREVAN, August 13. /ARKA/. Alexey Fadeyev, Deputy ... ... spopkeswoman) commentary, everything is, in principle, clearly stated and we proceed from this position." As for the "Trump road", "we have reserved our position, the Russian Foreign Ministry will study the details of the project, which by ...
08/13/2025Armenian-Iranian business forum to be held in Yerevan as part of Pezeshkian’s visit
As part of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Armenia, slated for August 18-21, an Armenian-Iranian business forum will be held in Yerevan on August 19, Armenian Economy ... ... business forum will be held in Yerevan on August 19, Armenian Economy Ministry has revealed. "Representatives of industry, road construction, agriculture, supplies, pharmaceuticals, engineering services, and light industry companies have expressed their ...
08/12/2025Armenia doubles the penalty for driving without a license
... in criminal liability. YEREVAN, August 12 — /ARKA/. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that Armenia has tightened the penalty for driving without a license, and repeated violations will result in criminal liability. According ... ... driving without a license. These changes, initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, aim exclusively to strengthen public safety and promote a culture of safe driving. It should also be noted that some road accidents occur due to drivers' inexperience or ignorance of traffic rules. 'Driving a car without a license increases these ...
08/12/2025Peace opens up new investment opportunities for Armenia-EU cooperation: Pashinyan to the head of the European Council
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with European Council President António Costa, the prime ... ... of territorial integrity, sovereignty and jurisdiction of countries and on the basis of reciprocity, as well as the “Trump Road for International Peace and Prosperity” project. Pashinyan stressed that the achieved peace opens up new investment opportunities ...
08/12/2025Armenian prime minister briefs Turkish president on results of U.S. talks
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone call today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the press service ... ... communications based on territorial integrity, sovereignty, and jurisdiction and reciprocity. Pashinyan also presented the "Trump Road for International Peace and Prosperity" project. Pashinyan noted that establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan ...
08/11/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia in H1 is up 1.9%, while passenger transportation drops by 24.3%
The total cargo transportation in Armenia from January to June of 2025 amounted to over 7.5 million tons, which is a 1.9% increase compared to the same period in ... ... which is a 24.3% decline. These figures were reported by the National Statistical Committee. In the first half of this year, road transport accounted for 77% (about 5.9 million tons) of the total freight transportation volume (a 0.6% decline compared ...
08/08/2025Road Department of Armenia reports restrictions on Dilijan Tunnel operation
Traffic through the Dilijan Tunnel will be closed at night from August 6 due to repair work, the Road Department of Armenia reports. YEREVAN, August 5. /ARKA/. Traffic through the Dilijan Tunnel will be closed at night from August 6 due to repair work, the Road Department of Armenia reports. “From August 6, at night (from 00:00 to 06:00), traffic through the Dilijan ...
08/05/2025Tehran reiterates unacceptability of changing borders in South Caucasus
... extra-regional parties in the processes related to Azerbaijan had been refuted by various participants. “Tehran is closely following this issue as it affects the country’s national interests,” Baghaei said. Recently, the U.S. proposal to lease the future road between Armenia and Azerbaijan (through the Syunik region in southern Armenia) for 100 years has been discussed. According to U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, this road will facilitate the implementation of the Zangezur corridor. Yerevan called this option ...
07/28/2025Moscow respects choice of Baku and Yerevan to conduct bilateral dialogue without the mediation of Russian Federation - Maria Zakharova
Russia respects the choice of Azerbaijan and Armenia to conduct bilateral dialogue without the mediation of the Russian Federation, said the official representative of the ... ... Russia and personally President Vladimir Putin, a major stage of Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization was launched in 2020, a “road map” was developed in all strategic areas, which includes agreeing on a peace treaty, unblocking transport and economic ...
07/24/2025Kremlin calls discussion around so-called "Zangezur corridor" a matter between Baku and Yerevan
The discussion around the so-called "Zangezur corridor" is a purely sovereign matter between Armenia and Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, July 24. /ARKA/. The discussion around the so-called "Zangezur corridor" is a purely ... ... Kremlin representative told journalists, TASS reports. In recent days, the topic of the possibility of the US leasing the future road between Armenia and Azerbaijan, through which, according to the US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, "the Zangezur Corridor ...
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