Russia clears “Zangezur corridor” for Azerbaijan

Armenian and Russian media distributed a sensational message. The Government of Armenia at a meeting on May 27 decided to grant by free use of earthy sites in Megry, Cafan and Tea Border Department of the FSB of the Russian Federation.

Although, in the Government’s report, it is indicated that this decision is made from the consideration of the need to strengthen the southeastern borders of Armenia. However, it becomes clear from the report that Russia, as the guarantor of the execution of a trilateral statement of the heads of states of November 10, it starts to implement one of the most important points of the Peace Agreement – unlocking transport communications in the section of the Zangezur Corridor.

President of Azerbaijan, as the representatives of the Azerbaijani government have repeatedly stated that given the implementation of the protection and protection of the state borders of Armenia by the border troops of the FSB of Russia, as well as to find management of railway communications in the competence of the Office of Russian Railways, the Government of Azerbaijan is negotiating with the Russian side.

Recall that according to 9 trian-sided statements, all economic and transport links in the region are unlocked. Armenia guarantees the safety of transport communication between Western regions of Azerbaijan and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic with the aim of organizing the unimpeded movement of citizens, vehicles and goods in both directions . Control over the transport links are carried out by the border service authorities of the FSB of Russia. In coordination of the Parties, the construction of new transport communications will be ensured, connecting the Nakhichevan Republican Republic with Western regions of Azerbaijan. “