Armenia is politically and technically ready to open its border with Turkey, but the progress depends on the Turkish side, Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan said in an interview with CNN TÜRK.
Kostanyan noted that Armenia is ready to establish diplomatic relations and appoint ambassadors, however the normalization process must be carried out on a bilateral basis.
He added that the Alijan border crossing is currently a priority, and technical work to restore railway communication is also underway.
According to Kostanyan, existing security risks in the region serve as an additional incentive to open borders. He emphasized that economic and logistical cooperation, particularly within the framework of the “Trump Road” project, could create new opportunities along the Europe–Central Asia route.
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