ArmInfo. After years of efforts by Iranian experts, Tehran and Yerevan have finally agreed to build a second border bridge in Norduz over the Araks River, as announced by Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh.
According to her, the two countries have reached a preliminary agreement on the construction of the new Norduz border bridge, enhancement to the existing bridge, terminal organization and adjustments to truck tolls. "We hope, this will reduce travel time for trucks," she said, as reported by local media.
The Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development added that the strategic project connecting the Persian Gulf with the Black Sea via rail is progressing. The existing railway line to Julfa in Iran is set to be extended from Nakhichevan to Yerevan, with approval already granted. "This railway line can play an important role in transit between Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Europe," she added.
