Yerevan: Officials in Yerevan are hopeful about establishing a direct railway connection with Baku within the next few years through the TRIPP project, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a press conference.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Armenian minister indicated that alternative connection options might be utilized before the full implementation of a direct railway link with Azerbaijan. Minister Papoyan emphasized that this is a complex process requiring time and noted the current lack of active trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He attributed this to the unfamiliarity of the markets with each other and the time needed to establish trade relations.
Minister Papoyan highlighted that the state is facilitating conditions for trade by engaging in political agreements, opening routes, and commissioning railways. These efforts are part of the broader scope of functions aimed at improving trade connectivity between the two countries.