Armenian foreign minister in favour of opening border with Turkey
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Armenian foreign minister in favour of opening border with Turkey
Golos Armenii
19 Jul 03
Text of unattributed report by Armenian newspaper Golos Armenii on 19 July entitled “A bold statement”
ed by REGNUM news agency whether there might be negative
consequences for the Armenian economy if the border with Turkey opens, Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan replied: “In principle, I do not suppose that the possible lifting of the blockade from the Armenian-Turkish border will have any negative consequences for our country’s economy. Such global problems need a broad approach. I am absolutely sure that the opening of the border is beneficial not only to the two countries, but also to the region as a whole. Certainly, I suppose that negative nuances may come up in any individual spheres. But in the end, it is only beneficial. It is good because the republic will gain access to the Turkish and then to the Arab market through Turkey. For example, the railway that starts from the Armenian border and goes through Turkish territory as far as the Syrian port of Latakia is not functioning at the moment. Unfortunately, this railway
route is not functioning. But if it starts functioning, Armenian
commerce may receive high dividends.”
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