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Armenia and Azerbaijan to Launch Joint Transport Initiative with OSCE Support
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to open their transport infrastructure to each other, with the support of the "Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe", marking a significant step towards regional cooperation.
- "Ararat Mirzoyan", the Armenian Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced the joint transport initiative during a press conference with the "Minister for Foreign Affairs (Finland)" Elina Valtonen in Yerevan.
- The initiative involves the establishment of a railway section through southern Armenia, named "TRIPP", aimed at enhancing connectivity between "Armenia" and "Azerbaijan".
- The agreement promotes the opening of all transport infrastructure between the two countries, reflecting a potentially transformative approach to regional relations supported by the "Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe".
Why It Matters
This agreement could pave the way for improved economic ties and stability in the South Caucasus, an area historically marked by conflict. The involvement of the "Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe" emphasizes the international communitys role in fostering peace and cooperation.