Georgia expresses willingness to open Upper Lars checkpoint for Armenia
Georgia's Deputy FM Nino Kalandadze has denied reports on direct talks with Russia for restoring Upper Lars checkpoint. In the meantime, Georgian diplomat confirmed that technical negotiations with Armenia continued.
"Considering that checkpoint opening is of key interest, we are ready to make any concession. Even though Russia still creates certain problems, we have agreed with Armenian side to start technical negotiations which are already under way," civil.ge quotes Kalandadze as saying.
Land communication between Georgia and Russia was blocked after Russia's closing the Upper Lars Checkpoint in 2006. The transit route is also close to Armenia.
Georgian Foreign Ministry announced in May that Tbilisi was willing to open Kazbegi - Upper Lars checkpoint. However, no decision was made thereafter.
"Considering that checkpoint opening is of key interest, we are ready to make any concession. Even though Russia still creates certain problems, we have agreed with Armenian side to start technical negotiations which are already under way," civil.ge quotes Kalandadze as saying.
Land communication between Georgia and Russia was blocked after Russia's closing the Upper Lars Checkpoint in 2006. The transit route is also close to Armenia.
Georgian Foreign Ministry announced in May that Tbilisi was willing to open Kazbegi - Upper Lars checkpoint. However, no decision was made thereafter.
