May 12, 2009 - 19:32 AMT
A thaw in Russian-Georgian relations will lead to Upper Lars automobile control point opening
RA Transportation Minister Gurgen Sargsyan hopes for Upper Lars automobile control point opening. "Repair works have been conducted for 3 years. Currently the opening of control point depends only on some political issues," he told a news conference in Yerevan.

"All the states it the region, including Armenia, will benefit from a thaw in Russian-Georgian relations," he added.
Upper Lars automobile control point, closed for reconstruction in July 2006, is the only one at Russian-Turkish border. Upon completion of repair works, a festive ceremony was held last Tuesday.