Lavrov: Russia welcomes Iran`s desire to help restore Karabakh`s  economy

ArmInfo.Russia welcomes the striving of Iran, Turkey, Georgia and a number of European countries to join in the restoration of the economy of Nagorno- Karabakh. This was announced on January 26 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov  at a joint press conference following talks with his Iranian  counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

He stressed that Iran, Turkey and Georgia are interested in the  restoration of the economy of Nagorno- Karabakh. Moreover,  initiatives are already being voiced that Azerbaijan, Armenia and  Georgia, with the participation of the Russian Federation, Iran and  Turkey, should strive to build relations in the region, taking into  account the new reality. "The reality is when there is no war, when  there is an agreement to lift all blockades and other restrictions on  normal life in this very important part of globe," Lavrov explained,  quoted by TASS.

"In addition to Russia, Iran, Turkey, there are many people who want  to join in the restoration of the economy of Nagorno-Karabakh and  around it, including from European countries. I think this can only  be welcomed. The main thing here is that all external players think  first of all that now it is very important to create and strengthen,  make reliable and solid the economic foundation for the future life  of this region, "the minister said.

"We have no doubts that the Islamic Republic of Iran will be  interested in joining these projects. Russia will also directly  participate in the efforts that follow from the agreements on  unblocking economic and transport links, there are already concrete  plans in this regard," the head of Russia's MFA concluded.