| 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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