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Rubinyan 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 ...
07/24/2025Construction of the railway in Syunik is possible only with the consent of Baku - Yerevan responded to Aliyev's statement
Armenia will be motivated to build a 42-km railway in the Syunik region only in the event of an agreement with Azerbaijan, said ... ... Azerbaijan, the construction of the said railway will begin. Preparatory work is already underway, such as the construction of a new road for the village of Nrnadzor, with which automobile communication is currently carried out along the former railway line. ...
07/21/2025A tanker truck with fuel oil fell into a river in Armenia, rescuers will assess the risk of an environmental disaster
A fuel oil tanker with 23 tons of fuel oil fell into the Voghji River in Armenia's Syunik region, the Rescue Service reported. The incident was reported at ... ... emergency. A Scania truck with a tank trailer loaded with 23 tons of fuel oil drove off the roadway, crashed into a concrete barrier, the trailer separated from the truck and partially... ... out aimed at preventing possible environmental damage and ensuring the environmental safety of nearby settlements," the department noted.-0-
07/17/2025Armenia discusses unblocking of infrastructure only in the context of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction – Nazeli Baghdasaryan
Armenia is looking at reopening of regional infrastructure only in terms of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction,... ... could be implemented.” US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack announced the United States' intention to lease a 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years. Baghdasaryan noted that the name mentioned in the request sent to her is unacceptable ...
07/14/2025US proposes to lease 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years
US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack said the United States could lease a 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years. YEREVAN, July 14. /ARKA/. US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack said the United States could lease a 32-kilometer road between Armenia and Azerbaijan for 100 years. “Türkiye is in the middle of all of it, ...
07/14/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia increased by 1.6% in 5 months, while passenger transportation dropped by 27.7%
According to the National Statistical Committee, the total cargo transportation in Armenia from January to May 2025 amounted to 6,110.9 thousand tons, which is a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.... ... amounted to 64,817.0 thousand people, which is a 27.7% decline. Freight transportation Over the five months of the current year, road transport accounted for 4,628.9 thousand tons of total freight transportation (a 1.3% decline compared to the five months ...
07/09/2025Armenia will lose the right to free movement of goods in EEU common market if it moves closer to EU - Zakharova
Armenia will lose the right to free movement of goods and services in the Eurasian Economic Union's (EEU) common market if it ... ... lost, any even hypothetical responsibility for empty promises will also disappear if circumstances change. The exhausting long road of so-called ‘Europeanisation’, for example in Moldova and Ukraine, has not led to anything good," Zakharova said....
06/19/2025Cargo transportation volume in Armenia increased by 0.8% in 4 months, while passenger transportation decreased by 27.3%
The total volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in January-April 2025 amounted to 4,709.9 thousand tons, increasing by 0.8% compared to January-April 2024, while the ... ... transportation Over the 4 months of the current year, 3,455.4 thousand tons of total freight transportation was accounted for by road transport (a 2.2% decline compared to the 4 months of the previous year), 777.2 thousand tons by main pipeline transport ...
06/11/2025Armenian authorities to allocate 13.8 billion drams from state budget for development of road and transport infrastructure
About 13.8 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget of Armenia for programs on reconstruction, repair and construction of roads and transport facilities, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan said at a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, June 5. /ARKA/. About 13.8 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget of Armenia ...
06/05/2025Armenian Parliament Ratifies Agreement on Investment Grant for Yerevan II Energy Efficiency Program in the Amount of €10.1 Million
... million and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with a grant of €1 million. About the EIB in Armenia The EIB has been working with Armenia since 2010, operating in the country under the Eastern Partnership programme of the European Neighbourhood Policy and ... ... businesses to water supply and wastewater treatment. The EIB also finances the construction of cross-border communications to improve road safety and resilience.-0-
05/29/2025EAEU is 11 years old: A History of Success – Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia S.P. Kopyrkin on EAEU Day
... Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) celebrate EAEU Day on May 29. This dynamically developing integration organization, uniting Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, has proven its relevance and viability in a relatively short period of time by historical ... ... countries and international organizations. The Union is building a connection with the Chinese initiative "One Belt, One Road", coordinates positions with the SCO and ASEAN, and participates in the formation of the Greater Eurasian Partnership....
05/29/2025Cargo transportation volume in Armenia increased by 0.7% in Q1, while passenger transportation decreased by 26.7%
The total volume of cargo transportation in Armenia in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 3,462.5 thousand tons, increasing by 0.7% compared to the first quarter of 2024,... ... January-March of the current year, 70.7% or 1,499.2 thousand tons of the total volume of freight transportation was accounted for by road transport (a 0.6% decline compared to January-March last year), 18.9% or 655.2 thousand tons by trunk pipeline transport ...
05/13/2025Armenian Parliament Ratifies Agreement on Automobile Freight Transportation with Kazakhstan
On Monday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified the protocol on amendments and additions to the Armenian-Kazakh Agreement "On Automobile Communications",... ... passenger transportation, as well as the sphere of cargo transportation. "The problem in cargo transportation is related to road and environmental taxes. It is proposed to establish a regime under which carriers will be exempt from a number of fees - ...
05/12/2025Program for housing affordability and infrastructure development in border areas of Armenia discussed in government
The indicators of the state program for housing affordability for families in border settlements of Armenia for 2022-2025 were discussed on Monday at a meeting in the government chaired by the Prime Minister. YEREVAN, May 6.... ... of the construction of educational complexes and the provision of transport services, Pashinyan noted that the improvement of roads is a prerequisite. "That is, in those areas where there are educational complexes, road repair is an absolute priority....
05/06/2025Armenia simplifies the process of road freight transportation with Kazakhstan
The process of road freight transportation between Armenia and Kazakhstan is set to become more streamlined. YEREVAN, April 30. /ARKA/. The process of road freight transportation between Armenia and Kazakhstan is set to become more streamlined. To facilitate this, the National Assembly Committee on ...
04/30/2025Armenia to receive up to 236 million euros from EIB for construction of Sisian-Kajaran highway
... attraction of transit transport and the development of tourism. -0- About the EIB in Armenia The EIB has been cooperating with Armenia since 2010, operating in the country in line with the Eastern Partnership programme of the European Neighbourhood Policy ... ... supply and wastewater treatment services. The EIB also finances the construction of cross-border communications to improve the safety and sustainability of roads. -0-
04/25/2025International tender announced in Armenia for construction of Kajaran tunnel
An international tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel in the Syunik region in the south of the country has been announced in Armenia, the Road Department Foundation of the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure reports. YEREVAN, April 24. /ARKA/. An international tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel in the Syunik region in the south of the country ...
04/24/2025Armenia Greenlights CIS Customs Seals Agreement for Transport and Trade Documents
In its latest session, the Armenian government has given the go-ahead to an agreement regarding the procedure for applying customs seals and stamps on transport ... ... affixing customs seals and stamps on transport and trade documents as goods cross customs borders—whether they are transported by road, rail, air, sea, or through mixed means. The agreement was initially signed on September 27, 2024, during a meeting of the ...
04/23/2025Azerbaijan has not responded to Armenia's proposal to unblock communications - Pashinyan
Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework of the "Crossroads of Peace" project a long time ago and in written form, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told journalists on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 16. /ARKA/. Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework of the ...
04/16/2025Pashinyan told what about 2 trillion drams confiscated as illegal property were used for
... trillion drams, confiscated as illegally acquired property, have been either redistributed among the population or invested in Armenia’s strategic development. YEREVAN, April 15. /ARKA/. Around 2 trillion drams, confiscated as illegally acquired property,... ... are ordinary servicemen who earn 582,000 drams,” said Pashinyan. From 2018 to 2024, 242 billion drams more were invested in road construction compared to the previous seven-year period. “An additional 2,000 kilometers of roads were built or repaired ...
04/15/2025More than 4 thousand road accidents were recorded, in which 333 people died – MP
In 2024, a total of 4,314 road accidents were registered in Armenia, resulting in 333 deaths, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Defense and Security Armen Khachatryan said during a hearing on road safety. YEREVAN, April 10. /ARKA/. In 2024, a total of 4,314 road accidents were registered in Armenia, resulting in 333 deaths, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Defense and Security Armen Khachatryan said during a hearing on road safety. According to the data he provided, 6,116 people were injured in road accidents last year....
04/10/2025Cargo transportation in Armenia up 1.8% in 2 months, passenger transportation down 29.1%
The total cargo transportation in Armenia in January-February 2025 amounted to 2,215.3 thousand tons, increasing by 1.8% compared to January-February 2024, and ... ... Statistical Committee. Cargo transportation Of the the total cargo transportation some 1,499.2 thousand tons was carried out by road transport (a decline of 2.2% compared to January-February last year), 480.0 thousand tons by the main pipeline transport ...
04/08/2025Pashinyan says construction of road to Nrnadzor is important preparatory work for Crossroads of Peace project
The construction of a road leading to Nrnadzor village in the southern Armenia is a necessary preparatory work for the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. The construction of a road leading to Nrnadzor village in the southern Armenia is a ...
03/27/2025Armenia and Kazakhstan to redouble efforts to implement trade and economic cooperation roadmap – Mirzoyan
Armenia and Kazakhstan have agreed to redouble their efforts to implement the "road map" for trade and economic cooperation between the governments of the two countries and to hold the next meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. Armenia and Kazakhstan have agreed to ...
03/27/2025Iran and Armenia ready to create conditions in the sphere of transit cargo transportation - Iranian minister
Iran and Armenia are ready to create favorable conditions for transit cargo transportation, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ... ... construction of a second bridge over the Araks River to facilitate cargo transportation. Iran expressed its support for the 'Crossroads of Peace' project, which will create opportunities to further develop relations between the two countries," he said ...
03/25/2025Electric buses, new depot, and metro modernization: Yerevan Municipality discussed projects with ADB
... the reconstruction of Noragyugh, the modernization of the Yerevan Metro, the construction of a section of the Tbilisi-Yeghvard road and others. The Yerevan Urban Development Investment Program worth 60 million euros will be implemented at the expense ... ... traffic jams on the city's roads. A bridge will also be built across the Hrazdan River. Over nearly 20 years of cooperation with Armenia, the Asian Development Bank has invested more than US$1.9 billion in the country, supporting the government’s priorities ...
03/19/2025Yerevan has no unilateral obligations regarding the opening of communications-MFA
The Armenian Foreign Ministry responded to Azerbaijan's accusations of failure to fulfill obligations on reopening regional connections ... ... cargo transportation at the first stage. "This is the shortest possible railway between Zangelan and Ordubad. Regarding the roads, we have the kind of roads and terrain that we have and to accuse us of being a mountainous country would be unserious, ...
03/19/2025Armenia and Turkey engaged in direct dialog to establish relations - Pashinyan
A direct dialog is currently underway between Armenia and Turkey, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with Turkish media. YEREVAN, March 13. /ARKA/. ... ... of view,” Pashinyan said. He emphasized that the relations between Armenia and Turkey imply opening the border for rail and road communication, as well as direct business contacts. “Indeed, even now there is a significant trade turnover between Armenia ...
03/14/2025Freight traffic in Armenia grew by 12.9% in January, passenger traffic declined by 20.8%
The total freight traffic in Armenia in January 2025 amounted to 1,117.6 thousand tons, increasing by 12.9% compared to January 2024, while the total passenger ... ... National Statistical Committee. Freight transportation Some 740.8 thousand tons in the total freight traffic was accounted for by road transport (9.7% growth compared to January last year), 1,957.2 thousand tons - by main pipeline transport (8.3% growth), ...
03/10/2025Armenia invites France to participate in the construction of the North-South highway tunnel
New areas of Armenian-French economic cooperation were discussed by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan and French Minister of ... ... loans from the EBRD, EIB and EFSD, and partly by the Armenian government. It is planned to build a new 60 km section of the road, which will increase the speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. There will be three-lane roads with asphalt concrete pavement, 5 ...
03/06/2025Pashinyan: growth of trade turnover with Iran is commensurate with Armenia's economic growth
Relations between Armenia and Iran are proceeding in line with natural development, the growth of bilateral trade turnover is commensurate with ... ..., they participate in the construction of a new customs checkpoint between Armenia and Iran, a section of the Agarak-Kajaran road of the North-South interstate highway, etc. According to Armstat, Armenia's foreign trade turnover with Iran in 2024 amounted ...
03/05/2025Parliamentary committee postpones discussion of bill on Armenia's accession to the EU
Armenian National Assembly's Committee on European Integration has postponed the discussion of the draft law on starting the process ... ... of the EU if the people approve this initiative in a referendum. He emphasized the need to discuss and develop a joint "road map" with the EU.
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