Trilateral working group of vice-premiers of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia discussed possible routes of the highway through Armenia to Nakhchivan
Baku/04.06.22/Turan: On June 3, the 10th meeting of the trilateral Working Group was held in Moscow under the joint chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia. Shahin Mustafayev, Mher Grigoryan and Alexey Overchuk discussed and “brought their positions closer on issues of border, customs and other types of control, as well as the safe passage of citizens, vehicles and goods on roads and railways through the territories of Azerbaijan and Armenia.” This is stated in the message of the Russian government.
“Also, during the meeting, an exchange of views took place on possible routes for the passage of the highway, which provides transport links between the western regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic through the territory of the Republic of Armenia.
The parties will continue to work on the implementation of the agreements between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia regarding the unblocking of transport links in the region,” the report says. -02D-
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