The European Union is set to provide advisory and technical assistance to Armenia for the development of road infrastructure connecting the country’s transport network to border crossing points with Türkiye, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Davit Khudatyan has announced.
Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures has signed a memorandum of intent with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at advancing key transport projects, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.
“The initiative envisages support for preparatory work on the strategic road sections Akhurik–Kayan and Margara–Kayan, which will connect border crossing points (on the border with Türkiye) to Armenia’s road network,” Khudatyan said.
As part of the first phase of the initiative, the EIB will provide technical and advisory support to help determine the scope of the necessary studies and develop project solutions for the planned road corridors.
The projects form part of the Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace initiative, which seeks to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen Armenia’s position as a reliable transportation and logistics hub.
According to Khudatyan, the planned infrastructure upgrades are intended to facilitate regional transport links and contribute to broader economic integration efforts.
The announcement comes a day after the Armenian minister held talks with Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, during which the two sides discussed road and railway connectivity between their countries.
The border between Türkiye and Armenia has remained closed since 1993, making the planned transport projects a potentially significant step toward improving regional infrastructure and connectivity.
By Vafa Guliyeva
