ArmInfo.The Armenian government will subsidize the ferry service between the ports of Poti (Georgia) and Kavkaz (Russia) for 6 months. The corresponding decision was approved on March 24 at a government meeting.
According to Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan, for many years, Armenia periodically faces various problems when importing and exporting goods: the Upper Lars highway was closed, there were accumulations of cars from different sides. In today's conditions, when food security is becoming one of the key issues, a fundamental solution is needed, the minister noted. "We propose to subsidize the regular Poti- Kavkaz ferry service, which operates twice a week, in order to be able to transport a significant part of our logistics cargo transportation by rail," Kerobyan explained.
According to the head of the Ministry of Economy, it will significantly increase Armenia's food security, logistical accessibility of the republic, and the competitiveness of the Armenian industry.
In response, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan recalled that this is not the first attempt to establish a ferry service, the previous ones were unsuccessful. He expressed hope that this time the attempt would be successful.
