Alan Simonian: "Why can we move somewhere, but the neighboring country can't? "The TRIPP project is not only an economic and logistical infrastructure, but also a tool for strengthening peace, developing trade and stabilizing regional security. This point of view was expressed by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia at the Second World Armenia Summit. According to Simonyan, for decades Armenia actually isolated itself from regional processes, and perceived the development of transport links between neighboring countries as a threat to its interests. "But why should we be able to move somewhere, but our neighboring country should not have such an opportunity, and even pay more for it? Why should we create a situation where in our region - in the eyes of our neighbors - we are seen as foreigners? In my understanding, the very fact that today we trade with Azerbaijan, sell them our goods, and they sell us theirs, has enormous political significance. One of the most important manifestations of peace is actually trade, as well as the creation of mutual interests and joint economic ties. Why should we create a situation where we are seen as strangers in our area? Simonian said. He emphasized that the development of trade relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan already has political significance.

Alan Simonian: "Why can we move somewhere, but the neighboring country can't? "The TRIPP project is not only an economic and logistical infrastructure, but also a tool for strengthening peace, developing trade and stabilizing regional security. This point of view was expressed by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia at the Second World Armenia Summit. According to Simonyan, for decades Armenia actually isolated itself from regional processes, and perceived the development of transport links between neighboring countries as a threat to its interests. "But why should we be able to move somewhere, but our neighboring country should not have such an opportunity, and even pay more for it? Why should we create a situation where in our region - in the eyes of our neighbors - we are seen as foreigners? In my understanding, the very fact that today we trade with Azerbaijan, sell them our goods, and they sell us theirs, has enormous political significance. One of the most important manifestations of peace is actually trade, as well as the creation of mutual interests and joint economic ties. Why should we create a situation where we are seen as strangers in our area? Simonian said. He emphasized that the development of trade relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan already has political significance.