The "Zhoghovurd" daily writes: "Following the economic restrictions imposed on Russia, the Armenian authorities announced that it is time to diversify export destinations and more actively enter European markets. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and government members regularly declare that the European Union has opened its doors to Armenian producers and businesses, creating favorable conditions, and that Armenia must seize this opportunity.

However, as it turns out, the actual picture does not quite correspond to these official announcements.

Exporters from Armenia, international cargo transport operators, and representatives of the transport sector have complained to the 'Zhoghovurd' daily that they continue to face serious administrative and customs obstacles when transporting goods to Europe. These hurdles significantly increase both time and financial costs.

Specifically, according to our interlocutors, goods exported from Armenia to EU member states are not cleared immediately at border checkpoints. Trucks undergo lengthy inspections, are sealed, and remain in customs terminals for days while additional examinations and administrative procedures are carried out.

This situation has particularly severe consequences for the export of agricultural and perishable goods. While the cargo waits for the completion of border clearance, businesses incur additional losses due to both the deterioration of product quality and missed delivery deadlines."