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Armenia enters implementation phase of TRIPP project, PM Pashinyan says

15 April 2026 15:21 (UTC +04:00)

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday that Armenia is entering the implementation phase of TRIPP, Armenpress reports.

“We should note with satisfaction that, despite the complex international situation, the governments of the United States, the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan all consider the reopening of regional communications and the implementation of the TRIPP project a priority,” the Prime Minister told lawmakers in parliament.

Pashinyan emphasized that this stems from the understanding that the implementation of the project will become an important pillar of long-term, stable, and reliable peace in the region.

He also noted that the launch of Azerbaijani petroleum imports into Armenia has saved citizens and residents tens of billions.

PM added that the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz would have had a stronger impact on Armenian citizens and the economy if not for the opening of the Azerbaijani railway route to Armenia, which currently runs via Georgia.

“The import of Azerbaijani petroleum products was the final factor that allowed us to complete the operation to dismantle the monopoly in the fuel market, which had been ongoing for eight years. Why eight years? Because we are fighting the mafia,” Pashinyan stated.