Wednesday, September 18 2024 16:20

ArmInfo. Armenia is ready to provide communications throughout the territory of the republic, but  with the condition that the sovereignty, territorial integrity and  jurisdiction of the Republic of Armenia are safeguarded.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made this statement at the Global Armenian  Summit on September 18, in response to a question regarding Yerevan's  "red lines" concerning the opening of regional communications.   According to him, the meaning of the "Crossroads of Peace" project is  the willingness to open all roads that pass through Armenia.

"In Syunik, Tavush, Shirak, Gegharkunik, and Vayots Dzor, we are  ready to provide access to our roads leading to all possible  destinations. However, it is important that they adhere to the  following principles: no detours and no infringement upon the  sovereignty, territorial integrity and jurisdiction of the Republic  of Armenia, as is the case in all countries around the world>, he  said. When we discussed opening regional communications, Azerbaijan's  reaction was as follows: if Armenia does not want this, we will carry  out these projects through the territory of Iran. First and foremost,  I would like to officially state once again that Armenia wants and is  prepared to offer the opportunity for travel on the same terms as the  IRI.  Moreover, we do not rule out certain simplifications of  procedures and view this as part of a bilateral approach>, Nikol  Pashinyan said.