Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s announcement on lifting transit restrictions for cargo shipments to Armenia. Responding to a question from Armenpress, Grigoryan praised the efforts of his Azerbaijani and Kazakh counterparts and the work carried out in this direction.

“I am pleased and welcome the decision of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to lift restrictions on cargo transportation to Armenia.

This step is of great importance for opening regional communications, strengthening mutual trust, and advancing the peace agenda.

I highly appreciate the efforts of my counterparts in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, as well as the work done in this regard,” Grigoryan said.