The European Union and the United States have put some pressure upon Turkey to stop the blockade of Armenia and open the border with the country as it's not fitting to a country aspiring for EU membership. The president of Armenian Serzh Sargsyan has initiated the football diplomacy inviting the President of Turkey to watch soccer game together in Armenia. While Turkish president visited Armenia, the situation has not moved. Today Armenian railway says it's ready for opening.
The Armenian railway is quite ready for the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, said Shevket Shaydulin, Director General of the South Caucasus Railways CJSC, which has assumed the concession management of the Armenian railway. He told a press conference today that the works to modernize the infrastructures in that direction were under way.
“We are ready to resume the rail communication between Armenia and Turkey. Today there is a distinct program of activities, a business project is being worked out. We are taking corresponding steps to modernize the Akhuryan station at the border,” he said.
Shevket Shaydulin assured that there would be no problems with railway transportation in case the border was opened. The Company intends to make an investment of $900 million in that direction.
By Shakeh Avoyan of Armenian Radio
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