Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says railway exports through Georgia will remain important until Armenia restores rail connections with Azerbaijan under the “Trump Route” (TRIPP) project.
Speaking at a meeting with major employers, Pashinyan said Armenia is entering “a completely new stage of economic development,” linked to the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan. He added that key developments are expected soon, including the launch of the TRIPP project, which he says aims to fully lift Armenia’s transport blockade.
“Railway exports through Georgia are possible until we reopen the railway with Azerbaijan, and this is very important,” Pashinyan said.
He said Armenia has already partially overcome its blockade, noting that railway cargo transit through Azerbaijan has resumed. At the same time, he described the Georgian route as a reliable alternative for both imports and exports.
“The political agreement is that this railway will never be closed,” he said, referring to the future Armenia–Azerbaijan link.
Pashinyan added that railway exports are still limited, as logistics chains built over the past 30 years will take time to adjust. He said rebuilding trust and shifting from road to rail transport remain key challenges.
