Armenia has welcomed the statement by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the removal of restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia. This was stated on Facebook by Prime Minister’s spokesperson Nazeli Baghdasaryan.

“This step is of significant importance for opening regional communications, strengthening mutual trust, and institutionalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan in line with the agreements reached in Washington,” she wrote.

Earlier, Aliyev had announced the lifting of all restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory.