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ARMENIA-IRAN RAILROAD AND NORTH-SOUTH ROAD CORRIDOR OPEN UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES - SERZH SARGSYAN
news.am
January 23, 2013 | 13:23
YEREVAN.- Armenian President said the railroad connecting Armenia
and Iran as well as North-South transport corridor will open up new
opportunities for country's external communication.
Serzh Sargsyan met with voters in Meghri within the framework of his
campaign events in Syunik Region in Armenia's south.
Addressing residents of Meghri, Sargsyan called them "protectors
of Armenia's southern gates", Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondent
reported. He thanked the locals for "protecting Armenia with your
peaceful work."
Development of transport communication amid blockade by two neighboring
states is a key challenge for Armenia.
"After a large-scale preparation we have launched road construction of
North-South road corridor. It is a time-consuming project, we plan to
finish construction in 2017. The new highway, meeting international
requirements, will connect us with two neighboring states - Iran and
Georgia," presidential candidate said.
Speaking about advantages of highway, he said the government would
spare no effort to implement the project.
He touched upon Iran-Armenia railway project stressing an agreement
had been signed several days ago.
"I want to thank Islamic Republic for efficient cooperation on this
and other projects," President said, adding that Armenia values friends
who extend a helping hand in a difficult period for the country.
news.am
January 23, 2013 | 13:23
YEREVAN.- Armenian President said the railroad connecting Armenia
and Iran as well as North-South transport corridor will open up new
opportunities for country's external communication.
Serzh Sargsyan met with voters in Meghri within the framework of his
campaign events in Syunik Region in Armenia's south.
Addressing residents of Meghri, Sargsyan called them "protectors
of Armenia's southern gates", Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondent
reported. He thanked the locals for "protecting Armenia with your
peaceful work."
Development of transport communication amid blockade by two neighboring
states is a key challenge for Armenia.
"After a large-scale preparation we have launched road construction of
North-South road corridor. It is a time-consuming project, we plan to
finish construction in 2017. The new highway, meeting international
requirements, will connect us with two neighboring states - Iran and
Georgia," presidential candidate said.
Speaking about advantages of highway, he said the government would
spare no effort to implement the project.
He touched upon Iran-Armenia railway project stressing an agreement
had been signed several days ago.
"I want to thank Islamic Republic for efficient cooperation on this
and other projects," President said, adding that Armenia values friends
who extend a helping hand in a difficult period for the country.