RA will not take a radical step. Pashinyan about the contract with Russia

Yerevan has legal mechanisms for early resolution of the concession agreement for the management of Armenian railways with the Russian side, but the government does not intend to take that radical step. The authorities expect to settle all differences within the framework of constructive dialogue.

This was announced by the Prime Minister during the briefing held in the government on April 2 Nikol Pashinyancommenting on the President of the Russian Federation on April 1 Vladimir Putin the details of the negotiations with According to the head of the government, the leaders of the countries thoroughly discussed the transport issue, presented their positions and agreed to continue the consultations.

Pashinyan emphasized that the main goal of Yerevan is to fully realize its transit and competitive potential, while avoiding harming the interests of the Russian side, as Armenia highly values ​​the existing friendly relations.

The fiduciary management of the Armenian railway network was transferred to the Russian state company “Russian Railways” (RZD) in 2008 for a period of 30 years with the right to extend for another 10 years. However, recently, the Armenian side more often emphasizes the need to speed up the pace of infrastructure modernization.

In particular, Yerevan expects the urgent restoration of the strategically important sections leading to the borders of Turkey (Akhurik) and Nakhijevan (Yeraskh), as well as the Tavush region (up to the Ijevan station).

Earlier, the prime minister warned that if the Russian side does not carry out the works in due time, Armenia is ready to carry out the reconstruction with its own funds. In addition, in February, the head of the government did not rule out the possibility that a friendly third country could buy the right to manage the railway from Russia.

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