ArmInfo The opening of the land border with Turkey will have a positive effect on the economy, as stated by Narek Karapetyan, coordinator of the "In Our Way" movement on January 20. His remarks were shared during a presentation of the economic priorities for the "Strong Armenia" party, founded by philanthropist and Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan.
He pointed out the possibility of transporting cargo to the European market via Turkey. "That is, this will significantly enhance Armenia's logistics, particularly for trade with European markets. By utilizing Turkish territory for transit, Armenian goods could reach Greece and the broader European "cultural and economic zone" more rapidly. "We are part of the European Christian culture, and this route aligns with our strategic and cultural identity," Karapetyan noted.
He emphasized that independence gives the state tools to manage its own market and noted the importance of sovereign policy. "Sovereign policy must enable internal mechanisms to contain problems related to the clash of national interests. In cooperation with the Turks, we must be careful not to fall completely under their economic influence, which could seriously harm our agriculture, and not to succumb to their cultural narratives promoted by certain circles," he said.
The coordinator of the movement coordinator expressed hope that over time, significant changes will occur in Turkey, relations between peoples will improve, and problems between neighbors will be resolved fairly. "If we must live side by side, and there is no other alternative, then we must have good relations, recognizing that we share a common region and taking its interests into account," Karapetyan said.
It should be noted that yesterday it became known that Turkey is reopening the Alijan checkpoint on the border with Armenia for third-country citizens and persons with diplomatic passports. The corresponding agreement between Yerevan and Ankara was reached in the summer of 2022.
