ArmInfo. Relations between Armenia and Kazakhstan are currently at a very high level. However, mutual trade volumes remain insignificant, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press-briefing on December 18.
According to him, logistical issues are a major factor contributing to the low level of trade. The recent establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan has created new opportunities for other EAEU countries, including Kazakhstan. "Many will recall that after the documents were signed in Washington on August 8, their anti-Russian stance was discussed. In response, we stated that these documents actually open up new opportunities for developing relations between Armenia and Russia. What had never existed in Armenian-Russian relations can now be considered a reality after August 8. Specifically, a railway connection was established between the two countries, significantly intensifying ties within the Eurasian Economic Union," Nikol Pashinyan said.
Speaking about the possible participation of Russian companies in the Trump Route Project (TRIPP), the Prime Minister noted that this program primarily involves companies from Armenia and the United States. As for companies from other countries, it should be the subject of discussions between Yerevan and Washington. Nevertheless, Pashinyan emphasized that he has approached his Russian partners with a proposal to discuss the construction of a railway line from Yeraskh to the border with Azerbaijan in Nakhichevan and from Akhurik to the border with Turkey. The head of state continued that the issue of restoring the road section from Ijevan, Armenia, to Kazakh, Azerbaijan, will also be addressed soon. "I hope that our Russian partners will consider this request," the Armenian Prime Minister emphasized.
