BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 13. Preparations for the
start of direct trade between Türkiye and Armenia have been
completed, Öncü Keçeli, spokesperson for the Turkish Foreign
Ministry, said on his social media account, Trend reports.
He noted that, based on the confidence-building steps taken
within the framework of the normalization process with Armenia,
which has been ongoing since 2022, bureaucratic preparations for
the start of direct trade between the countries were completed on
May 11.
Keçeli emphasized that the necessary technical and bureaucratic
work aimed at opening the common border between the two countries
is still ongoing.
"Thanks to the new regulation implemented, it will be possible
to mark the final destination or exit point of goods traveling from
Türkiye to a third country and then to Armenia or returning using
the same route as "Armenia/Türkiye," he explained.
The spokesperson noted that in light of the historic opportunity
to strengthen lasting peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus,
Türkiye will continue to contribute to the development of economic
relations in the region and the further advancement of cooperation
for the benefit of all countries and peoples of the region.
