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Armenia aligns its motor transport regulations with EAEU and international standards
Armenia is committed to synchronizing its motor transport regulations with EAEU and international standards. YEREVAN, December ... ... Assembly approved the Agreement on Permissible Weights, Axle Loads, Load Capacity, and Dimensions of Vehicles Traveling on the Roads of EAEU Member Statesя According to Armen Simonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of ...
12/04/2025Turkey Weighs Opening Armenia Border that’s Shut Since the 90s
Turkey is considering reopening its land border with Armenia in the next six months, according to people familiar with the matter, doing away with Europe’s last closed frontier ... ... Foreign Ministry said. Replacing the tracks could take as long as five months, the people said. Turkey is also building new roads in the area for border patrols, local officials said. Formalizing the peace agreement would help bring stability to a region ...
12/03/2025Armenia 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 ... ... second reading. "The draft law defines the permissible weight, axle loads, and dimensions of vehicles traveling on the roads of EAEU member states that are part of Eurasian transport corridors and routes," said Armen Simonyan, Deputy Minister ...
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. ... ... vehicles not registered in Armenia—from road tax during periods when their vehicles cannot leave Armenia due to impassable roads. As Hamlet Sahakyan, Deputy Head of the State Revenue Committee, previously mentioned, these amendments aim to alleviate ...
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 ... ... 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 North-South international motor transport corridor.-0-
11/12/2025Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams for Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South road corridor
... 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... ... Financing will be provided partly by loans from the EBRD, EIB, and EFSD, and partly by the Armenian government. The plan is to build a new 60-kilometer section of the road, which... ... from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. km/h. The project will include three-lane asphalt concrete roads, five tunnels (including one in the Bargushat area), 11 bridges, 68 barriers,...
11/06/2025Armenia 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, ... ... the construction of the approximately 7-kilometer Kajaran tunnel and the reconstruction of approximately 4-kilometer access roads was announced as part of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transport Corridor. The Armenian government approved ...
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 ... ... 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 (one of which is located near Bargushat), 11 bridges, 68 barriers, and 43 retaining walls. The project is ...
10/27/2025Without synchronized launch of communications, regional infrastructure will not be fully operational: Grigoryan on TRIPP project
... infrastructure in the region must be unblocked at the same time; otherwise, communications will not operate effectively, stated Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan in a commentary regarding the progress of the TRIPP project. YEREVAN, October ... ... form, and content of the infrastructure are being thoroughly discussed. This encompasses all forms of communications: energy, roads, and railways. The railway (through Armenian Syunik region) spans a length of 42-43 km. The remaining infrastructure still ...
10/27/2025New infrastructure will be built in the region if necessary: Foreign Minister on lifting Armenia's blockade after 30 years of isolation
Armenia has been isolated for over 30 years, and now the two countries (Armenia and Azerbaijan) have agreed to lift the blockade ... ... communications are to be laid will also be commissioned and used by the Republic of Armenia. The minister emphasized that the unblocked roads, including the Azerbaijan-Nakhichevan section passing through Armenia, will operate entirely under Armenia's jurisdiction,...
10/27/2025Armenia Ready to Ensure Truck Transit from Turkey to Azerbaijan and Back – Pashinyan
tStarting today, Armenia is ready to ensure truck transit from Turkey to Azerbaijan and back along the Margara-Yeghegnadzor-Sisian-Goris route,... ... during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget. "This is the only option we can implement right now. Our roads to Goris and Kornidzor are in good condition, and we can ensure transit. The first shipment of wheat from Kazakhstan to ...
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 ... ... 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 already been completed, while markings are underway in other sections," said RA Minister of Territorial ...
10/23/2025Pashinyan: 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.... ... technically to facilitate the transit of trucks through Turkey to Azerbaijan and vice versa at this moment. In Armenia, the roads and border infrastructure are ready for this along the Margara, Yeghegnadzor, Sisian, and Goris routes," Pashinyan ...
10/22/2025Opening borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey will allow Armenia to reduce import costs – Papoyan
It is essential to establish peace in the region, which would unlock new import and export opportunities for Armenia and generate a positive economic impact, asserted Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan. YEREVAN, September 24. /ARKA/.... ... facilitate more efficient economic performance," Papoyan remarked. He also shared insights from his article, "Crossroads of Peace: Advancing Regional Integration and Global Trade Through Post-Conflict Cooperation," which was published in ...
09/24/2025Armenia and Iran sign documents on cooperation in a number of areas
Armenia and Iran signed a number of documents on Tuesday in Yerevan as part of the official visit of Iranian President Masoud ... ... education and training for 2025-2029. The Head of the Armenian Committee on Urban Development, Yegiaz Vardanyan, and the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farzaneh Sadeghi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding “On Cooperation ...
08/19/2025Iran and Armenia are set to execute a strategic transit initiative that will link Persian Gulf with Black Sea
Iran and Armenia are in the process of implementing a strategic transit project designed to connect the Persian Gulf with the Black Sea, as stated by Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who is currently in Yerevan leading a delegation alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian. YEREVAN, August 19. /ARKA/. Iran and Armenia are in the process of implementing a strategic transit project designed ...
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 ...
08/19/2025Trump Route promises Armenia major investments, financial benefits, economic development - Pashinyan
The Trump Route initiative is set to bring significant investments, financial advantages, and economic growth to Armenia, stated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his national address on Monday. YEREVAN, August 18. /ARKA/.The "Trump ... ... of territorial integrity, sovereignty, jurisdiction, and the inviolability of borders; it is under these principles that the roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be opened," Pashinyan remarked. The Prime Minister emphasized that this entails ...
08/18/2025There is nothing tragic for Armenia in the initialed text of the peace treaty with Azerbaijan - Minister of Territorial Administration
There is nothing terrible, tragic and ominous for Armenia in the initialed text of the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister David ... ... implementation of the signed document,” Khudatyan noted at a press briefing on Thursday. According to him, Armenia receives unblocked roads from the initialed agreement with Azerbaijan, while maintaining territorial integrity and sovereignty, which is important ...
08/14/2025Agenda of Washington talks between Pashinyan, Trump and Aliyev and the documents that may be signed have been made public
According to Public Television of Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will hold a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington today. YEREVAN,... ... documents are planned to be signed during the meeting between Pashinyan and Trump on energy, artificial intelligence, and the Crossroads of Peace project. According to Public Television correspondent Maya Khachatryan in Washington, a peace document between ...
08/08/2025Armenian Investigative Committee exposes plans of "Sacred Struggle" movement to seize power
The Investigative Committee of Armenia stated that the participants and leaders of the "Sacred Struggle" movement planned to carry out terrorist acts ... ... the criminal group planned to commit terrorist acts. In particular, they were going to mine tunnels in Yerevan and on other roads in the republic, stage dozens of traffic accidents on large, busy streets and avenues. They also planned to paralyze traffic ...
06/25/2025People in need will be provided with jobs in Armenia, employers will receive compensation
At a meeting on Friday, the Armenian government approved the Program for Providing Support in the Form of Paid Public Works to Able-bodied Citizens from Families ... ... protection institutions, cultural centers) and the improvement of adjacent territories, inter-municipal and intra-municipal roads, highways, sidewalks, parks, gardens, playgrounds. They will be able to provide social and household services, including ...
06/20/2025Armenian 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 ...
06/05/2025Program 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 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
... 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,... ... reports. It is noted that the tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel, about 7 km long, and the reconstruction of access roads to it, about 4 km long, has been announced within the framework of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transport ...
04/24/2025WB to provide $100 mln to Armenia to increase the role of tourism in economy and remove barriers
... approved a $100 million project to improve access to resilient infrastructure and strengthen the role of tourism in the economy of Armenia. YEREVAN, April 18. /ARKA/. The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million project ... ... constraints in Armenia's tourism sector. Over 1 million residents and visitors annually are expected to benefit from better roads, improved access to urban infrastructure services and enhanced tourism experiences in the project areas. Through the promotion ...
04/18/2025Azerbaijan 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,... ... 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 a 576% increase. This figure excludes the North-South Highway and subsidized programs,” he said....
04/15/2025Pashinyan 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 necessary preparatory work for the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace ...
03/27/2025Armenia denies Azerbaijan's false accusations of ceasefire violations - Mirzoyan
... made completely false accusations related to ceasefire violations, said Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. He emphasized that Armenia categorically denies these accusations. In a briefing with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira, the Armenian minister ... ... these two countries. To connect to regional and global logistics routes and contribute to them, Armenia initiated the "Crossroads of Peace" program – a project aimed at forming a comprehensive structure for regional communications, including roads,...
03/20/2025Electric buses, new depot, and metro modernization: Yerevan Municipality discussed projects with ADB
... years, with an interest rate of 1.3%. ] The program envisages the construction of a new transport hub between Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues, which will connect 3 administrative districts of Yerevan and significantly reduce 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 in transport, public sector management, finance, energy, water supply and other urban infrastructure.-0-
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 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 ... ... 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 tunnels (including one in the Bargushat area), 11 bridges, 68 fences and 43 retaining ...
03/06/2025Armenian PM confirms Yerevan's readiness to open all communication roads for Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan published an article on Armenpress website regarding ... ... communications in Azerbaijan are open to Armenia or to those who pass through Armenia (neither roads, railroads, pipelines, power lines, nor cables). * All roads in Armenia are open... ... of Armenia and move to its exclave Nakhichevan and Turkey. * Armenia will ensure the safety of these cargo transportation. In order to avoid psychological difficulties of...
03/04/2025Warming awaits Armenia
... said Gagik Surenyan, Deputy Director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring. According to National Weather Center, snow is expected in some regions on February 26-27, during the day on March 1, and during the night on March 2, along with icy roads. However, on February 28, the night of March 1, and the day of March 2, no precipitation is forecast. A southwest wind will blow at speeds of 2-5 m/s, with gusts reaching 17-20 m/s on February 25 and February 26. In Yerevan, light snow is expected ...
02/26/2025Members of Armenian and Turkish delegations to OSCE PA meet in Vienna
Members of the Armenian and Turkish delegations had a meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing OSCE Parliamentary Assembly winter session in Vienna,... ... of issues on normalization of relations between the two countries. 'Both sides emphasized the need for urgent unblocking of roads and other infrastructure in the region, as well as the development of economic relations,” he said.-0-
02/20/2025Work of trilateral group on unblocking communications 'frozen' due to Armenia's position - Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova again blamed Armenia for ‘freezing’ the work of an Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian group that was set up to address the reopening of roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, February 14. /ARKA/. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova again blamed Armenia for ‘freezing’ the work of an Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian group that was set up to address the reopening ...
02/14/2025Armenia promotes unblocking transport links for benefit of Azerbaijan and Georgia - Mirzoyan
Armenia backs the idea of unblocking transport infrastructure, which would benefit all countries in the region, said Armenian ... ... countries—Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The Armenian minister added that Armenia's approach is outlined in the "Crossroads of Peace" project, which includes simplified procedures that could be implemented, enabling both Armenia and Azerbaijan ...
01/30/2025Armenia ready to receive 3 million tourists in 2025 – head of Tourism Committee
Armenia is capable of welcoming 3 million tourists in 2025, but not during the peak period that lasts from May to September, Chairperson ... ... infrastructure in this area. “We realize that in order to receive tourists, it is necessary to have good infrastructure – good roads, hotels, quality service on these roads and in hotels,” Gevorgyan noted. She said that there is still work to be done ...
01/21/2025Slow-acting tax: Armenians expect sharp increase in property tax
Citizens of Armenia are expected to face a sharp increase in property taxes by the end of next year. YEREVAN, January 13. /ARKA/. Citizens ... ... community budgets. "Citizens will see the results of these funds in infrastructure projects, such as schools, kindergartens, roads, and water systems, which are being built as part of various subsidy programs. Perhaps this change was necessary to stimulate ...
01/13/2025Over 700 km of roads repaired in Armenia in 2024 - minister
A total of 503 km of roads were repaired in Armenia in 2024 at the expense of the state budget and various grant programmes, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic David Khudatyan said. YEREVAN, 10 January. /ARKA/. A total of 503 km of roads were repaired in ...
01/10/2025Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
The Crossroads of Peace project will secure favourable conditions for the expansion of transport, trade and economic ties between all interested states, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 13 December. /ARKA/. The Crossroads of Peace project will secure favourable conditions for the expansion of transport, trade and economic ties between all interested states, Armenian Prime Minister ...
12/13/2024Armenia expects Iran to play an active role in ''Crossroads of Peace'' project- Ambassador
... communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran through the utilization of roads, railways, cables, pipelines, and power lines. This will create a short and efficient... ... Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. According to Armenia's position, all infrastructures operate under the sovereignty and jurisdiction... ... each country implements border and customs control on its territory and ensures the safety of the movement of goods, vehicles, and people along these routes. -0-
10/21/2024Armenia interested in unblocking all communications in the region - Mirzoyan
Armenia attaches great importance to regional consultations and engagements, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at ... ... transport communications in our region. Our vision of enhanced regional connectivity is clearly reflected in the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative, which was introduced by the Prime Minister of Armenia one year ago. ‘The key essence of this ...
10/18/2024Armenia not going to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through the use of roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This would allow for a short and... ... Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. According to Armenia's position, all infrastructures should operate under the sovereignty and jurisdiction... ... each country on its territory shall implement border and customs control, ensure the safety of movement of goods, vehicles and people along them. -0-
10/12/2024Tatoyan speaks about environmental crimes of Azerbaijan in the occupied lands of Armenia
Azerbaijan is going to host the UN climate summit COP29 (in November), while it is destroying Armenia’s environment, said the head of the ‘’Tatoyan’’ ‘Law and Justice Center Foundation’, former Ombudsman of ... ... crimes against the residents of Nerqin Hand – more than 10 thousand cut down trees in the Shikahokh state reserve and military roads being built for tens of kilometers, numerous mines placed (both at two Azerbaijani positions), deprivation of residents ...
10/09/2024Overchuk believes there has been no progress for 1.5 years within the framework of the Armenian-Russian-Azerbaijani group on opening roads
Armenia is not formally withdrawing its signature from the trilateral statement signed in 2020 by Moscow, Baku and Yerevan, TASS ... ... establishing transport and economic ties in the region. The Armenian authorities have repeatedly stated their readiness to open all roads and railways within the framework of respect for the principles of equality, sovereignty and jurisdiction of the parties....
10/09/2024Iran supports Armenia's territorial integrity and ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project - Vice President
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received on Tuesday an Iranian government delegation led by the First Vice President of ... ... developments in the discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the project of his government's ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project aimed at unblocking regional communications and its principles, stressing that Armenia is ready to promote ...
10/01/2024Trade turnover with Armenia surges from $200m to $711m - Iranian Ambassador
The trade turnover with Armenia has surged from $200 million to $711 million, Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia ... ... Armenian province of Syunik) is very important. ‘Joint projects such as building roads and expanding gas and electricity exchange projects help improve regional infrastructure... ... of the road increases from 6 metres to 17 metres, which is very useful in terms of safety and speed. We have other smaller joint projects,’ Sobhani said. He said Iran...
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