Obviously, the whole world is now trying to explore new logistical rules to strengthen connectivity between countries, and One Belt Initiative, as well as Armenia's Crossroads of Peace Initiative, are part of this general search for new or better connectivity. This was stated by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).

“The Crossroads of Peace Initiative of the Republic of Armenia completely coincides with the vision of One Belt, One Road. Basically, the idea is to ensure better connectivity between Europe and East Asia, between Paris and Beijing, and we clearly see the goods and people traveling freely and smoothly from Paris to Beijing, from France through South Caucasus, through Armenia and then through Central Asia, through Kazakhstan, for instance, to China.

And if implemented and if operated smoothly, this better connectivity, be it “Crossroads of Peace”, be it “One Belt, One Road”, will be beneficial for all the countries and all the nations and will help the governments to ensure or to reach their main goal, the prosperity and happiness of their citizens. This autumn, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit will be held in China's Tianjin. And as a dialogue partner of the SCO, Armenia has seen its total trade with China grow steadily year after year,” added the Armenian FM.