According to him, after the two sides failed to agree on its opening, the project has lost its attractiveness for Azerbaijan, and it can do this with Iran instead.
“Our agenda was only about building transport linkages and connectivity through the framework of bilateral engagement,” said Hajiyev. “If this is the case, yes, but if not, then OK. It’s still on the table, but it will require from the Armenian side to show they’re really interested in that.”