Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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A. Overchuk: Guided by paragraph 9 of the statement by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and the President of the Russian Federation of November 10, 2020, as well as the trilateral statements of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia of January 11 and November 26, 2021, our country continues to consistently and systematically work to unblock all economic and transport links in the South Caucasus region.
At the end of 2025, for the first time since 1991, rail traffic between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia was resumed through the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia. The opening of direct rail service between our countries created better competitive conditions for promoting Russian goods to foreign markets and contributed to strengthening mutual trade between the EAEU member states. The commencement of these services paved the way for the further development of transport connectivity in the region.
In accordance with the Armenian side's request and based on friendly and fraternal feelings for the people of Armenia, the Russian Federation has decided to begin substantive negotiations on the restoration of two sections of Armenian railways, which will ensure their connection with the railways of the Republic of Azerbaijan near the town of Yeraskh, and with the railways of the Republic of Turkey near the village of Akhuryan. The total length of the railway sections to be restored is approximately 1.6 km and 12.4 km. The negotiations will determine the technical, financial, and other modalities for the implementation of this project. We highly appreciate the trust in Russian experience, expertise, and technology, which the Armenian side has once again demonstrated by reaching out to Russia.
Restoring these sections will provide the Russian Federation with direct rail links to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkey with access to Mediterranean ports, and Iran with access to ports in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. To address this major challenge, work is underway to unblock all disrupted routes in the Caucasus, including the possibility of restoring rail service between the Russian Federation and Georgia through Abkhazia.
Strengthening transport and logistics connectivity in the Caucasus is critically important for peace, stability, and economic prosperity for the peoples of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Turkey, and Russia. We count on constructive cooperation among all states in the region to address this important shared objective.
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