Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan has responded to a statement by the Turkish minister of transport and infrastructure regarding the so-called “Zangezur Corridor,” Armenpress reports.

Speaking to Armenpress, Khudatyan stressed that only projects approved by the government of Armenia can be implemented in the country.

“Only infrastructure projects that are proposed, adopted, or approved by the Government of the Republic of Armenia can be implemented on the territory of the Republic of Armenia. Such projects include the North-South, the Crossroads of Peace, and the TRIPP programs. Any infrastructure initiative that does not meet these criteria will not operate in Armenia,” the minister said.

Khudatyan noted that Armenia is ready and interested in economic cooperation with Turkey and Azerbaijan, adding that the transport component of such cooperation is reflected in the Crossroads of Peace project of Armenia. He underscored that the TRIPP initiative, the “Trump Path for International Peace and Prosperity,” stems from that project.

According to the minister, preparations are underway for the launch of TRIPP and the opening of transport communications with Azerbaijan, in line with the declaration signed in Washington on August 8 by the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the United States.

Also, Khudatyan recalled Armenia’s readiness in the public domain to reopen the Gyumri-Kars railway with Turkey, emphasizing that this move would further enhance regional connectivity.

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