Pashinyan announces planned transit gas pipeline through Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans to construct a transit gas pipeline through Armenia and said the country will continue reforms aimed at aligning with European standards.

Speaking at a campaign event, Pashinyan outlined ongoing and planned regional infrastructure projects, including transport and energy links across the South Caucasus, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

“We already have a railway running from east to west; the Akhalkalaki-Kars railway [Georgia-Türkiye] has opened for us, a railway through Azerbaijan is open, and TRIPP [Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity], a gas pipeline will run through our country, and we will receive gas for this transit,” Pashinyan said.

He did not provide further technical details on the proposed pipeline but noted that Armenia would also pursue the development of alternative energy sources.

“Armenia is needed by the north, the south, the east, and the west. And all of them must make the best offer to the people of Armenia, who will make their choice. We are no longer a dead end of conflict; we are a crossroads of peace,” he added.

By Sabina Mammadli