Moscow continues to work with Yerevan, fulfilling all its obligations. This was stated by Russia's Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin:
“They are not formally refusing anything. They are constantly making some statements, but at the same time, there is no refusal — we are working as we have been”, said Andrey Nikitin in response to a question about the possibility of Armenia refusing partnership with Russia in the field of railway transportation:
According to Nikitin, all conditions are outlined in the current concession agreement.
The South Caucasus Railway (SCR) manages Armenia's railway transport system based on a concession agreement signed between Armenia and Russian Railways in 2008. It was signed for 30 years with the right to extend for another 10 years.
Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Yerevan is offering Moscow to sell the concession for managing the railways in the republic to a third party. In response to a question about Armenia's possible actions if Russia refuses Yerevan's proposals, the Prime Minister stated that such a scenario is impossible.
Later, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's requests regarding the sale of the concession, noting that such statements cause surprise and emotions.
