The Upper Lars checkpoint at the Georgian-Russian border is expected to be re-opened next March, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze told a press briefing.

She said that the decision was made at the Russian-Georgian expert negotiations through Swiss mediation. “Only verbal arrangements have yet been made, but the experts will meet during next fortnight, and a final agreement will be reached,” Kalandadze said.

The Upper Lars checkpoint will be open not only for transit cargoes from Armenia, but also for the transportation of Georgian cargoes and for Georgian citizens to cross the Georgian-Russian border.

“We welcome the negotiations and the agreements reached and expect them to be finalized,” Kalandaze said.

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