Armenia· YerevanArmenia Considers Terminating Railway Concession Agreement with Russia
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan has indicated Armenia's readiness to unilaterally terminate the concession agreement with Russia regarding the management of the country's railways, potentially transferring assets to third countries.
Background
Armenia and Russia have historically maintained close political, economic, and military ties. However, relations have become strained in recent years, with Armenia diversifying its foreign policy and seeking closer engagement with other international partners. This shift reflects Armenia's reevaluation of its strategic alliances.
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Armenia Considers Terminating Railway Concession Agreement with Russia
First report 13h agoLast update 10h agoArmenia is ready to unilaterally terminate the railway concession agreement with Russia and may transfer management to third countries.
Russia believes Armenia's railways are inferior to corridors in neighboring countries like Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Armenia has the option to take over railways from Russia but is not planning to do so immediately.
Armenia has the legal basis and means to terminate the railway agreement but prefers to transfer management to a mutually acceptable third party rather than outright termination now.
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