Caspian News Agency,
Mon 21 Jul 2003
Yerevan, July 21, 2003. (CNA). “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,” Armenian
Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian stated, responding question by
Regnum news agency about possible negative consequences for the
Armenian economy if the border with Turkey opens.
“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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