The Georgian-Russian negotiations for reopening the Upper Lars checkpoint were held in Yerevan, Zurab Nogaideli, the former Georgian premier and leader of the Movement for Free Georgia, told a press conference.

He said that, last October, in Moscow, RF Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Krasin informed him of Russia’s intention to holds relevant negotiations. Nogadieli also stated he knows about the persons that represented Georgia at the negotiations. The Georgian ex-premier declared for a Russian-Georgian dialogue – both between the governments and political parties.

RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian also confirmed that the Russian-Georgian negotiations were held through Armenia’s mediation.

Experts say that the reopening of the check point will reduce the cost of cargo transportation from and to Armenia by 25%. Also, the time of transit will be reduced twice.

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