Ismail Demirtas, the governor of Akyaka District in Kars Province of Turkey, visited the railway section on the Armenia-Turkey border and got familiarized with the work being carried out on site, Ermenihaber.am reports.

Demirtas received information from the representative of the company implementing the railway construction about the current status of the construction, the work being carried out, and the progress of the project.

Also, Demirtas followed the ongoing work on site and spoke with those in charge.

Local residents are closely following the work towards reopening of the Akyaka border crossing, which has been closed for years, and the railway.

The commissioning of the aforementioned railway line is expected to significantly contribute to the development of trade, economy, and transport communications in Akyaka, Ermenihaber.am notes.