CLOSING VERIN LARS, RUSSIA WAS CONVINCED THAT SECOND CHECK-POINT WORKS,
RF TRANSPORT MINISTER SAYS

YEREVAN, JULY 13, NOYAN TAPAN. Closing the Verin Lars check-point
on the Russian-Georgian border, Russia was convinced that the Nerkin
Amaragh check-point works. RF Transport Minister Igor Levitin declared
this at the July 12 press conference. "To say that Russia has closed
the border is at least non-correct," Igor Levitin declared. According
to him, the Armenian side was not informed about the closure of the
Verin Lars in advance, as the Russian side in its turn was not aware
that Georgia has stopped cargo admission through Nerkin Amaragh.

I.Levitin informed that repairs are being done in the Verin Lars
check-point at present, which are to finish by September-October,
as later the road can be closed due to weather conditions.

According to I.Levitin, Russia will do its best for relaunching Nerkin
Amaragh. "We are ready to accept cargos through this check-point
and this issue should be coordinated with the Georgian authorities,"
RF Transport Minister said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress