Georgia not to impose tariffs on first Azerbaijani fuel transit to Armenia

Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development responded to reports in Azerbaijani media alleging that “tariff barriers are hindering the rail supply of fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia,” reports Georgia’s First Channel.

“On December 5 of this year, the Government of Georgia received a request from partner countries for a one-time transit of fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia through Georgian territory.

By decision of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgian Railways was immediately instructed to carry out the transportation of this cargo by rail, on a one-time basis and completely free of charge. The official parties were informed of this decision.

Georgia has been and remains a strategic and reliable partner for both Armenia and Azerbaijan. We have always been and continue to be supporters of peace and cooperation in the region,” the Ministry of Economy of Georgia said.