The concept of “unimpeded connectivity” mentioned in the Joint Declaration on the outcomes of the Washington meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia should be specifically interpreted in the context of the connection between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, APA reports citing a diplomatic source.
Another provision of particular importance in the Joint Declaration is the clause regarding the opening of transport communications between the two countries.
Here, stemming from the principled and consistent position of the Azerbaijani side, the provision that unimpeded connectivity between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic must be ensured within the framework of the opening of communications in the region is reflected.
It should be especially emphasized that the concept of “unimpeded connectivity” is specifically mentioned in the document in the context of the connection between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
This should be interpreted as confirmation that Armenia has accepted the principled position of the Azerbaijani side regarding the necessity of applying a special approach to ensuring connectivity between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
The document stipulates that, on the territory of Armenia, a special connectivity project — the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” — will be implemented through cooperation between Armenia, the United States, and other third parties to be determined by mutual agreement. This refers to a project to be carried out by the United States on Armenian territory, aimed at ensuring unimpeded connectivity between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic via Armenian territory.