There is progress in reopening of Armenia-Azerbaijan railway, Prime  Minister states 

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that there is progress in lifting the blockade of  the Armenia-Azerbaijan railway.

< I must emphasize that a positive perception has been formed in  Brussels regarding the restoration of the Armenia-Azerbaijan railway  operation. But, given past experience, I will refrain from specifics  at this time >, he said on May 18 at a regular meeting of the  government.

He stressed that Yerevan is ready for the soonest opening of  communications within the framework of the tripartite statements of  the leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan based on the principles  of sovereignty, legitimacy, equality and reciprocity of the parties.

On May 14, the fifth meeting of the President of the European Council  Charles Michel, the head of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and the Prime  Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan was held in Brussels. In the  message of Charles Michel, following the meeting, published on the  website of the European Council, regarding communications, it was  said that the parties had made clear progress in discussions aimed at  reopening transport and economic ties in the region. <The positions  on this topic are currently very close to each other, in particular  with regard to the resumption of the railway communication with and  through Nakhijevan. Their respective groups were tasked with agreeing  an agreement in principle on the conditions for the opening of the  rail link and the necessary construction work, along with a specific  timetable. They also agreed to enlist the support of the World  Customs Organization in supporting this work>,  added the head of the  European Council.