Iran nuclear deal should push Armenia to prompt action – expert
“Armenia can propose different initiatives, the first being Iran’s use of its own resources in the implementation of joint projects, such as hydropower plant construction in Meghri [Vayots Dzor region],” Ara Papyan, the president of the analytical center Modus Vivendi, told reporters.
He cited transit route projects as the next important move that could push the authorities to action. “The construction of a railway connecting Iran, Armenia, Georgia and Europe, for example,” he said. “But understandably, it will require tremendous financial resources and be time-consuming as well. The Armenian authorities have to step up efforts to re-launch the Armenia- Nakhichevan-Iran railway.”
Papyan said he doesn’t think that Georgia will hamper the project, adding that he expects construction activities in the railway’s Nakhichevan section to be more problematic.
“This initiative may be quite favorable for Armenia, because in case Azerbaijan agrees to the deal, Armenia will no longer face a blockade. If not, it will set the US and the European Union against itself, as they are interested in the railway’s launch. If we fail to propose initiatives of the kind, waiting until a new railway is constructed, it may be too late,” he added.
Papyan further noted that there is also an Azerbaijani-Iranian railway (Astara-Tehran) which has already been tested for exploitation. He said the project is very likely to rule out future chances of constructing a new railway across the territory of Armenia.
He added that a decision to act as a transit country could be another opportunity despite Armenia's limited resources.
“Our chances, unfortunately, are not big here, as we are bound by the agreements with Russia to purchase fuel only from them. The natural gas distribution network is also under Russia’s ownership, so should the Iranian gas enter Armenia, I don’t think it will be made available for the consumer. But Armenia must express willingness to transport fuel to its territory; that’s how an alternative route can be found. One thing is clearly certain: should the Iranian natural gas supply be cut for Europe, there will be the natural gas of Turkmenistan and Turkey,” he added.
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