Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Oleg Belozerov, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Russian Railways OJSC, the PM’s office informs.

Pashinyan emphasized that taking into account the opportunities for unblocking regional transport infrastructure, the Armenian government’s goal is to make Armenia’s railways competitive, and to integrate them into the neighboring countries’ and international railway networks.

In this regard, the interlocutors discussed the opportunities being created in the context of regional processes and the measures aimed at making Armenia’s railways competitive, as well as integrating them into international transport routes. They exchanged views on the plans for the reconstruction of the Gyumri-Akhurik-Turkey border and Yeraskh-Nakhchivan sections of the railways and the opportunities being created as a result of them.

Also, they reflected on the work carried out to develop infrastructure during the Russian concession management of the South Caucasus Railway company, the efficiency of management, existing problems, and the avenues for their solution.

In addition, an agreement was reached to set up a joint working group to discuss the noted problems within a short period of time, find possible solutions, and determine the next courses of action.