Russia is trying to prevent the transfer of the Armenian railway to another country: economist

Maintaining economic ties between Armenia and Russia is important not only from an economic standpoint, but also from the perspective of national security. This view was expressed in a conversation with Alpha News by economist Suren Parsyan, who noted that Armenia may seek and develop alternative markets, but that this should not come at the cost of jeopardizing existing economic relations.

“No one is stopping you from finding alternative markets and trying to export your flowers, strawberries, or other goods to other countries. But why should we lose what we already have?” Parsyan emphasized.

The economist also touched on the recent economic restrictions imposed on Armenia, noting that in his view they are not directly linked to Armenia’s steps toward Europe or its aspirations for EU membership.

“These economic restrictions and decisions, in my view, are primarily aimed at getting the Armenian side to refrain from taking steps to transfer the Armenian railway to another country,” he noted.

According to the economist, the relevant legislative amendments are not new, they were adopted in previous years, but the situation surrounding them has now become more delicate.Russia is trying to prevent the transfer of the Armenian railway to another country: economist

Maintaining economic ties between Armenia and Russia is important not only from an economic standpoint, but also from the perspective of national security. This view was expressed in a conversation with Alpha News by economist Suren Parsyan, who noted that Armenia may seek and develop alternative markets, but that this should not come at the cost of jeopardizing existing economic relations.

“No one is stopping you from finding alternative markets and trying to export your flowers, strawberries, or other goods to other countries. But why should we lose what we already have?” Parsyan emphasized.

The economist also touched on the recent economic restrictions imposed on Armenia, noting that in his view they are not directly linked to Armenia’s steps toward Europe or its aspirations for EU membership.

“These economic restrictions and decisions, in my view, are primarily aimed at getting the Armenian side to refrain from taking steps to transfer the Armenian railway to another country,” he noted.

According to the economist, the relevant legislative amendments are not new, they were adopted in previous years, but the situation surrounding them has now become more delicate.