Responding to a question about the potential impact of the new transport route on the logistical interests of Russia, Iran, and China, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that railway traffic with Russia would be carried out not only via the “Trump Road” but also through other directions, including Georgia.
He pointed out that “Armenian Railways” is operated by the Russian company South Caucasus Railway (SCR), and there is a possibility of Russian investment in the restoration of railway lines with Azerbaijan’s consent.
The Prime Minister also stated that Armenia would, for the first time, gain a railway link with Iran, as well as with Central Asia through ferry connections — an important step for the country.
According to Pashinyan, the new route would give China direct access to the West, something that did not exist before. Addressing concerns about Russian and Iranian interests, he said these changes could open new opportunities for economic cooperation between the United States and Iran, as well as between the United States and Russia.
“This project can yield unexpected but positive results and can rightfully be called the ‘Crossroads of Peace,’” the Prime Minister said.
It should be recalled that on August 9 in Washington, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint declaration confirming their commitment to peace. The document was also signed by US President Donald Trump.
