Zakharova: Armenia`s response to Kiselev`s  remarks  is puzzling

ArmInfo.Moscow is puzzled by the Armenian side's response to the remarks made by TV presenter  Dmitry Kiselev on the Weekly News" program broadcasted on January 12, 2025, on the air of the "on the All-Russian State Television Channel of the Russian Federation. 

Thus, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry  Maria Zakharova commented on the reaction of the Armenian side to  Kiselev's statements. "To be honest, this reaction is puzzling, since  we are talking about the statements of a journalist. We have always  heard from Yerevan that Armenia is committed to freedom of speech.  Moreover, the current Armenian leadership has made this its  imperative," the diplomat said on January 16 at a weekly briefing.

According to her, Russia's official position on this issue is well  known to Yerevan. She proposed to reread the 9th point of the  tripartite agreement, which states: "All economic and transport links  in the region will be unblocked. The Republic of Armenia guarantees  the security of transport links between the western regions of the  Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic to  organize the unimpeded movement of citizens, vehicles and goods in  both directions. Control over transport links is carried out by the  Border Service of the FSB of Russia. By agreement of the Parties, the  construction of new transport links connecting the Nakhichevan  Autonomous Republic with the western regions of Azerbaijan will be  ensured." 

She emphasized that this is the logic underlying the activity of the  tripartite working group co-chaired by the Deputy Prime Ministers of  Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia.  The diplomat reiterated that the  group had achieved significant practical results and had come close  to organizing railway communication between Armenia and Azerbaijan.   Additionally, the diplomat stated that Moscow is confident that the  earliest possible resumption of the group's work will not help  restore the transport network of the South Caucasus promptly, but   also ensure the further socio-economic development of the entire  region.  In conclusion, Zakharova once again reaffirmed Moscow's  willingness to assist Yerevan and Baku in resolving this issue.