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Crossroads 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 ...
12/13/2024Armenia expects Iran to play an active role in ''Crossroads of Peace'' project- Ambassador
... and develop transportation 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 route between the Caspian Sea and ... ... countries through whose territories they pass; 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
... equitable transport connectivity to promote trade and cooperation, Armenia is sincerely interested in unblocking all economic and 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 project is to develop communications among all countries in the region and beyond through the renovation, construction and ...
10/18/2024Armenia not going to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... resumption and development of transport 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 efficient route between the Caspian Sea and ... ... countries through whose territories they pass; 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
... hectares of Armenian territory have been occupied. “We have collected evidence and recorded additional facts of Azerbaijani 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 of access to drinking water, the presence of armed posts in close proximity to civilian homes and other facts,” Tatoyan said....
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
... decided to create a working group at the level of deputy prime ministers of the three countries, which will focus on 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. -0-
10/09/2024Iran supports Armenia's territorial integrity and ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project - Vice President
... Republic of Armenia and inviolability of its internationally recognised state borders. Pashinyan touched upon the recent 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 the development of trade and economic relations with the interested states through unblocking of all roads on the basis ...
10/01/2024Armenian government simplifies tax registration for ride-hailing drivers
... Pashinyan suggested simplifying or even eliminating the licensing requirements, stating that all citizens, including taxi drivers, should contribute to state-building efforts. "The 20 drams they have to pay as a state duty will go toward building roads, ensuring traffic safety, and other such initiatives," the Prime Minister said.
08/22/2024Trade turnover with Armenia surges from $200m to $711m - Iranian Ambassador
... general in Kapan (the capital of southern Armenian province of Syunik) is very important. ‘Joint projects such as building roads and expanding gas and electricity exchange projects help improve regional infrastructure and meet mutual needs. Cultural ... ... hour 20 minutes to 20 minutes and the width 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 exports 360 million cubic metres of gas ...
07/19/2024Baku hands over bodies of two servicemen to Yerevan
... inside internationally recognized Armenian territory were under attack, including the cities of Goris, Sisian, Kapan, Jermuk, and Vardenis. A total of 190 houses were destroyed or damaged, as were numerous infrastructure facilities, gas pipelines, and roads. A total of 207 Armenian nationals are considered killed in action or missing, including four killed civilians. No less than 293 servicemen were wounded and around 20 were captured. Numerous instances of POW torture and abuse of corpse were also ...
06/21/2024A new road network is being formed in Armenia - Pashinyan
... Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced the construction of a new road network in Armenia during his visit to Syunik region on Sunday. He said the a strategic decision was made 18 months to expand the road network not by widening the existing roads, but by creating alternative ones. According to him, this can also have a positive impact on the economic life of some settlements. In this context, the Prime Minister noted that the construction of the road in Syunik is to become the beginning ...
06/17/2024Yerevan mayor announces new transport network, calls on locals to use public transport instead of cars
... transportation specialists from France’s Ile-de-France region are designing a new public transport network for the Armenian capital, city official Armen Arutyunyan revealed on Monday. “We analyzed our public transportation network and the city’s roads. Our colleagues from France say that bus lanes are vital for the city,” he said. Arutyunyan also added that despite bus lanes being present in some areas of the city, Yerevan needs them on every major street as the city’s roads are becoming ...
06/17/2024Pashinyan says reopening of roads may precede signing peace deal with Baku
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today that the reopening of all roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan may precede the signing of a peace treaty. YEREVAN, 12 June. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today that the reopening of all roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan may precede the signing of ...
06/12/2024This is self-deception: MP from Pashinyan's faction on National Assembly's extraordinary session
... called on MPs to hold an extraordinary parliamentary session to demand the resignation of the government. On Monday evening, supporters of the movement set up tents at the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue and Demirchyan Street blocking one of the major roads in the capital.-0-.
06/11/2024Armenian National Assembly Speaker says Council will reject the proposal to convene an extraordinary session
... starting 10 June. He also called on MPs to hold an extraordinary session of parliament and demand the resignation of the government. His supporters set up tents at the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue and Demirchyan Street. Blocking one of the major roads in the capital city.-0-
06/10/2024SCO interested in expanding mutually beneficial relations with Armenia - Secretary General
... welcomed Min's visit to Armenia and highlighted the development of cooperation with the organization. Pashinyan noted that Armenia is interested in deepening broad regional cooperation and in this regard touched upon his government’s project ‘Crossroads of Peace’ designed to reopen all roads in the region Min stressed the interest of the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the expansion of mutually beneficial relations with Armenia. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) ...
06/07/2024Yerevan sends Baku amended 9th revision of peace treaty draft - Foreign Ministry
... Pashinyan said earlier that both sides agreed on the three main principles of the peace treaty. They are mutual recognition of each other's territorial integrity, delimitation of the border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration, and the reopening of all roads connecting Armenia and Azerbaijan. -0-
06/04/2024Train traffic restored on two out of eight damaged sections of the Armenian railway infrastructure
... movement is still restricted in terms of speed and type of rolling stock. Currently, the destroyed section of the Alaverdi-Akhpat railway line is being cleared of debris, large-scale excavation workl is underway to clear the sections and build access roads for construction equipment. At Akhtala station, work has been completed to restore power lines, supports and communication cables. The floor equipment of the station, external station equipment was cleaned from dirt, damaged automation equipment ...
06/04/2024Lori governor: roads, bridges being repaired in flood-stricken areas
Large-scale works are underway to repair bridges and roads in the flood-stricken Lori province, its governor said on Thursday. YEREVAN, 30 May. /ARKA/. Large-scale works are underway to repair bridges and roads in the flood-stricken Lori province, its governor Aram Ghazaryan said on Thursday at a press ...
05/30/2024Rescuers in Armenia evacuate residents of Sanahin settlement
... Interior Ministry reported. YEREVAN, 27 May. /ARKA/. Rescuers were evacuating residents of Sanahin settlement in Armenia's Lori region today, the Interior Ministry reported. Floods in northern Armenia have killed at least 4 people, destroyed major roads and bridges and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Water is also being drained from the basements of flooded buildings, the ministry said. The emergency situation was created in Tavush and Lori due to the rains that fell on 25-26 May, as well ...
05/27/2024Armenian authorities work to cope with aftereffects of heavy rains
... decision, an operational centre headed by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan has been set up to manage the emergency situation. According to Prime Minister's Press Secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan, the Rescue Service, Roads Department, Police, regional administrations, local self-government bodies and other relevant structures are carrying out all necessary measures within the framework of their authorities. The State Revenue Committee urged the economic entities not ...
05/26/2024Mirzoyan and Bono discussed security and reopening of roads in the region
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional security issues with the U.S. Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations Louis Bono in Yerevan on Thursday. YEREVAN, May 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional security issues with the U.S. Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations Louis Bono in Yerevan on Thursday. They touched upon the latest developments in the normalization process of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including approaches to...
05/24/2024Minister: Armenia seeks to join major transportation projects from China to Europe
... EBRD loan of 236 million euros, and the other is the establishment of a customs and logistics center in the Sisian region with an EBRD loan of 12 million euros and a grant of 2 million euros. Both of these projectsms are directly linked to the Crossroads of Peace project developed by the Armenian government to rehabilitate roads linking Armenia with Azerbaijan and Turkey. According to Hovhannisyan, the EBRD meeting emphasized Armenia's role as part of the main regional transportation routes running ...
05/18/2024Over 52% of respondents in Armenia support Tavush for Homeland movement to certain extent, Gallup phone poll shows
... not participate in the movement at all, 15.3% followed or are following the developments on Facebook, 9.4% participated or are participating in rallies in Yerevan, 5.3% - joined rallies in other settlements, while 2.3% either block or keep blocking roads and intersections, 0.4% boycotted classes, and 0.3% held or are holding a strike. “27.5% assessed the actions of the movement as “completely positive”, 24.6% - “more than positive, 14.7% - more than negative, 22.7% - completely negative,...
05/15/2024Armenian FM expresses "cautious optimism" about upcoming talks with Azerbaijani counterpart in Almaty
... the same principle will be clearly reflected in the peace agreement, and after that we will be very close to a final settlement," the minister added, referring to the planned May 10 meeting with Ceyhun Bayramov in Almaty. As for the unblocking of roads in the region, Mirzoyan said there is no full understanding between the sides on this issue yet. "But Armenia is interested in opening all transportation infrastructure and communication with Azerbaijan, on the basis of sovereignty of the countries,...
05/06/2024Armenia’s export diversification decreases -WB says
... increased, therefore the level of diversification has become less. At the same time, the report points out another problem - logistics. Armenia has no access to the sea, which together with closed borders creates limitations. “Even where there are roads, in 45% of cases they are in poor condition,” the economist said, noting that problems arise not only in getting to Armenia, but also when traveling between regions of the country, and that rural areas are in poor condition both in terms of the ...
05/01/2024Unilateral concessions will not ensure security - ex-Armenian Foreign Minister criticizes Yerevan-Baku border agreement
... Ayvazyan. "Unilateral concessions, even with agreed borders - and this was confirmed by the Armenian authorities - will provide neither security nor stability. On the contrary, our vital territories, natural security lines are being destroyed and roads are being opened for future aggressive actions," he said Monday at a press conference called by the founders of the All-Armenian Council of Diplomats NGO. Ayvazyan noted that the authorities want to convince the society that delimitation and ...
04/22/2024Armenia's economy to grow by 5.7% in 2024 and 6% in 2025 - ADB's forecast
... commodity price trends and the opening of new mines. "Construction growth is projected to reach 16.3% in 2024 and 18.1% in 2025, which is in line with the government's plans to further increase capital spending and significant public investment in roads and social infrastructure," he said. In his turn, Grigor Gyurjian, Senior Economist at ADB's Armenia Resident Mission, noted that the bank considers only fundamental economic factors when making its forecasts. "We do not include political ...
04/11/2024Armenia ready to unblock regional infrastructures, but on its own terms: Mirzoyan responds to Moscow
... passing through its territory based on the principle of reciprocity. "Just as Azerbaijan will be able to transport cargo through the territory of Armenia, so Armenia will be able do so through the territory of Azerbaijan. We are ready to ensure the safety of cargoes and passengers on our territory. A special unit has been created to deal with this," Mirzoyan said. When asked why Armenia does not sign the agreement on reopening roads, the minister said that these infrastructures cannot be controlled by the armed forces of third countries. According to him, all procedures when entering and leaving Armenia should be handled in the most simplified and modernized form. -0-
04/08/2024In 2023, 803 km of roads repaired in Armenia in 2023 - minister
More than 800 kilometers of roads were laid, as well as overhauled and partially repaired in Armenia in 2023, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan said on Wednesday. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. More than 800 kilometers of roads were laid, as ...
03/27/2024Armenia's Tavush region may find itself in the same vulnerable position as Syunik - opposition deputy
... handing over the Goris-Kapan road section to Azerbaijan, the Armenian authorities said they would build a new modern road. What do we have now on this section in Syunik? Settlements, some of which have been handed over, handed over communications, new roads that do not fully solve strategic problems, settlements that are in a semi-isolated position," he said at a press briefing in the parliament. According to Abrahamyan, as in the case of Syunik, where the vulnerability has increased, the vulnerability ...
03/19/2024Armenian government intends to allocate $1 bln annually for infrastructure projects
... Gevorgyan said. "Last year, the state spent about $1 billion on capital investments, and in the three-year period starting this year, we plan to spend more than $1 billion a year on infrastructure projects such as - construction and reconstruction of roads, schools, universities," he said on Thursday, speaking at the Capital Markets Armenia conference organized by Cbonds. One of the major infrastructure projects is the construction of the Academic Campus in the suburbs of Yerevan, which will ...
03/14/2024Program of joint budgeting of projects proposed by community residents launched in Armenia
... drams, Jermuk - 71.8 million drams. The approved programs should be implemented by the end of 2024. Arosyan added that the projects put forward by the residents and won in the voting mainly concern irrigation systems, creation of playgrounds, paving roads, improvement of infrastructures, etc. -0-
03/13/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan have different approaches to border delimitation and opening of transport links– Mirzoyan
... communications, Mirzoyan said Armenia is interested in opening transportation channels. "First of all, the opening of regional transportation channels is also very important for us, it will also provide us with great economic benefits. The Crossroads of Peace project put on the agenda by Armenia is important from the economic point of view, and it is also a guarantee of stable peace in the region," he noted. The Foreign Minister emphasized that Yerevan is against third countries ensuring ...
03/08/2024Mirzoyan: Yerevan and Ankara maintain regular contacts seeking to normalize relations
... well as holders of diplomatic passports. He also said that the restoration of the historic Ani Bridge on the border of the two countries is also under discussion, recalling that certain agreements were reached on the construction of infrastructures and roads in the border regions. Asked about the benefits of open borders between the two countries, Mirzoyan said theyare obvious. "First of all, it is very important for people. The development of relations, the growth of economic relations will benefit,...
03/08/2024Armenia spends 183 billion drams on overhaul and construction of 1,303 km of roads in 2018-2023
The Armenian government allocated 183 billion drams in 2018-2023 for major repairs, reconstruction and construction of roads across the country with a total length of 1,303 km, the Road Department, an affiliation of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, says in a report on its activities, presented today to PM Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, February ...
02/28/2024Armenia receives new version of peace treaty from Azerbaijan - Grigoryan
... basic principles that can contribute to peace. These are mutual recognition by Armenia and Azerbaijan of each other's territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration, and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for the sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. However, Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev recently reiterated that Baku demands that Armenia open an extraterritorial corridor to Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan ...
02/21/2024Azerbaijani troops fired at Nerkin Kand post from captured Armenian territories - Tatoyan
... inside the territory of Armenia, and which were invaded by Azerbaijan in 2021, Arman Tatoyan, head of the Tatoyan Center for Law and Justice said today. 'Any presence of Azerbaijani soldiers in the neighborhoods of any community in Armenia or on the roads between communities is illegal and criminal,' he said in a Facebook post. According to him, such brazen behavior of Azerbaijan is also a consequence of the fact that the Armenian government in its political interests in every possible way justifies ...
02/13/2024Pashinyan and head of Eurasian Economic Commission discussed priorities of Armenia's presidency in the organization
... government press service reported. It said the two men discussed issues related to the priorities and programs of Armenia's presidency in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). The sides also touched upon the project of the Armenian government "Crossroads of Peace" designed to reopen all roads and infrastructure in the region of the South Caucasus.-0-
02/12/2024U.S. Embassy in Armenia bans employees from visiting Kapan, Goris and Vardenis near the border with Azerbaijan
... in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not. 'U.S. citizens should continue to exercise caution near all international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Be aware that some portions of the road may cross international boundaries without notice. Roads may be controlled by checkpoints or closed to travelers without notice'.-0-
02/02/2024French geopolitics expert: neither Russia nor Iran will agree to Azerbaijan's occupation of southern Armenia
... denied Azerbaijani and Turkish allegations that Armenia would cede extraterritorial land corridor (Zangezur corridor) to Azerbaijan through its southern province of Syunik which would connect Azerbaijan with its exclave Nakhichevan by rail and motor roads. In a last year interview Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan denied allegations that he had promised an extraterritorial corridor to Azerbaijan. Pashinyan said Armenia has never given an excuse to both Turkey and Azerbaijan to use the 'Zangezur corridor' ...
02/02/2024Pashinyan discussed "Crossroads of Peace" project with adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed today the "Crossroads of Peace" project with Kamal Kharazi, Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations, the press service of the Armenian government reported. YEREVAN, January 29. /ARKA/....
01/29/2024Residents of Armenia's six provinces barely feel GDP growth
... practically do not feel the developments taking place around them. These provinces are Aragatsotn, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik, Lori, Tavush and Shirak. According to Makaryan, capacity building for these provinces means not only creation of infrastructure, roads, schools and kindergartens, but also a dramatic development of education (establishment of various educational institutions), health care, services, as well as cultural and leisure centers. He explained that a region is considered underdeveloped ...
01/29/2024Yerevan to receive Baku's response to its peace treaty proposals within weeks - Deputy Foreign Minister
... can contribute to the establishment of peace. These are mutual recognition by Armenia and Azerbaijan of each other's territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. Earlier this month Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev renewed demands for an extraterritorial corridor to the Nakhichevan exclave through Armenian southern ...
01/29/2024Pashinyan hopes for effective talks with Baku after Azerbaijan's presidential election
... can contribute to the establishment of peace. These are mutual recognition by Armenia and Azerbaijan of each other's territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. On January 10 Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev renewed demands for an extraterritorial corridor to the Nakhichevan exclave through Armenian southern ...
01/26/2024Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty requires agreed text - pro-government MP
... can contribute to the establishment of peace. These are mutual recognition by Armenia and Azerbaijan of each other's territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. On January 10 Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev renewed demands for an extraterritorial corridor to the Nakhichevan exclave through Armenian southern ...
01/26/2024Armenian government intends to improve road safety
... built under international programs. Now we are making this requirement mandatory for roads of interstate, national and local importance as well," he said. Sanosyan noted that the first stage of changes will kick off in July 2025 with interstate roads. The second amendment refers to the creation of a unified and comprehensive information system for road safety management, which will store information on road accidents, violations of traffic rules, analysis of highways, etc. The third amendment sets safety requirements regarding ventilation, lighting, fire-fighting system and evacuation from tunnels.--0--
01/25/2024Investment products: basic concepts, features of instruments, pros and cons
... have their own peculiarities of regulation and conditions for such investments. Basically, only qualified specialists with a lot of experience and capital can engage in them. Infrastructure projects. These include investments in the construction of roads and bridges, transportation systems, telecommunications, energy, including green energy, and waste management. Investors can expect particularly high returns if they focus on countries with developing economies, stable and strong political and legal ...
01/24/2024Mirzoyan states Armenia's readiness to open border with Turkey as soon as possible
... is ready to open the border with Turkey as soon as possible, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan told al press conference on Tuesday. "The Armenian side is ready for the opening of this border. It is ready politically, in terms of infrastructures, roads, checkpoints and so on. The only thing that is missing for the border to be opened is the decision of the Turkish side," Mirzoyan said. He noted that the agreement to open the border for holders of diplomatic passports from third countries ...
01/24/2024Russia's Lavrov blames Armenia for failure to reopen roads in the region
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov blamed today Armenia for the failure to reopen roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, January 18. /ARKA/. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov blamed today Armenia for the failure to reopen roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "It is very sad that such a beneficial thing for Armenia ...
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