EU INTERESTED IN KARS-AKHALKALAK RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION

November 15, 2004 - 22:11 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The idea of the Kars-Akhalkalak railway branch construction roundabout Kars-Gyumri section, which is not functioning at present, was suggested by the Georgian and Turkish leadership this summer. However it is still unclear how far these plans can go, as they infringe on Armenia's interests in two sensitive points: the opening of Armenian-Turkish border and Javakhetia issue.

"We are discussing the project in detail, however besides the funds allocated by the EU we should find other sources of financing", Francois Lamoureux stated. Thus one can suppose that this project will not be realized in the near future and the EU is treating the initiative with cautiousness. Azerbaijani Minister of Transport Ziya Mamedov said the project may play a considerable role for the region. In his words, they have already requested to the corresponding European structures to finance the project.
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