According to Mirzoyan, Armenia does not seek to exclude Russia from its plans. "The Russian presence on the territory of Armenia, for example, in the railway infrastructure, can open opportunities for cooperation with the TRIPP project," he added.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with Mirzoyan, emphasized that TRIPP "creates prospects for business in Armenia and contributes to its economic development, but does so with full respect for Armenia's sovereignty."
The "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" project involves connecting Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan through the territory of Armenia via a new 42 km road in the south of the country.
As part of this project, Armenia and the U.S. have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture for the development of transportation infrastructure in Armenia.
