ARF: TRIPP project through Syunik limits Armenia`s sovereignty

ArmInfo. The TRIPP project through Syunik limits Armenia's sovereignty, as stated by Ishkhan Saghatelyan, a member of the National Assembly of the  Republic of Armenia from the opposition Armenia faction and a representative of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun party. 

Speaking to journalists on August 12, 2026, Saghatelyan emphasized  that the proposed route is not a standard local highway, such as the  Yerevan-Sevan motorway. Instead, management of the route is slated to  fall under an Armenian-American company with a majority American  stake. He noted that the primary concern among the public is what  tangible benefits Armenia stands to gain from the arrangement. Many  call this road Trump's road, others just a road, and some a corridor,  but the core issue is not wordplay it is the substantive side of the  question and its effectiveness. And in this case, the existence of a  problem is obvious," Saghatelyan stated. He questioned whether  Armenian border guards will have jurisdiction over travelers or if  passage will remain unchecked, noting that the current authorities  have failed to provide clear answers. 

Saghatelyan added that the draft agreement concerning the TRIPP  project is currently undergoing review at the Constitutional Court  before proceeding to parliament for debate. "Until then, I continue  to consider this project dangerous for the Republic of Armenia," he  said.

He pointed out that all assessments of the nature and character of  the current government remain valid for the Armenia bloc.  Specifically, the bloc believes that the current government poses a  threat to Armenian statehood. "Therefore, in this new parliament,  under the current government, the challenges facing our country not  only haven't disappeared, but are intensifying every day. Therefore,  the issue of a change of power remains on the agenda. And to achieve  this goal, it's necessary to negotiate with all opposition forces and  achieve consolidation. Negotiations are underway, we have a roadmap,  but we need to reach an agreement on its publication. We face complex  issues. These authorities are already preparing the people for new  concessions," Saghatelyan concluded.