Armenia aims to become a key hub for developing transportation networks between Europe and Asia, advancing a new initiative to unblock regional communication routes. This was announced by Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan at the 64th Plenary Session of the PABSEC General Assembly in Yerevan.
The Armenian government has introduced the โCrossroads of Peaceโ program, designed to enhance regional connectivity and establish effective links between the Persian Gulf, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea. โThis program, as part of our peace agenda, seeks to shift the paradigm of regional relations from confrontation to cooperation,โ Simonyan emphasized.
As a landlocked country, Armenia has a particular interest in developing transportation infrastructure. โWe understand the importance of equitable and inclusive connectivity, open borders, and fully operational transport links for the regionโs economic well-being,โ he noted.
Simonyan stressed the significance of reopening transportation routes with Turkey and Azerbaijan, which could restore the regionโs role in international freight transit. He also highlighted the importance of PABSEC initiatives such as the โBlack Sea Ring Highwayโ and โMaritime Routes,โ which could enhance the resilience of the regional transport infrastructure.
โUnblocking all trade and transport links in the South Caucasus will open new opportunities not only for the regionโs economic development but also for fostering cultural ties based on respect for the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and equality among states,โ the Armenian Parliament Speaker stated.
