ImediNews, Georgia
Jan 18 2007

Armenia openly demands involvement in Karsi – Tbilisi – Akhalkalaki
project

Negotiations on technical issues, connected with functioning the
project of railway lines between Karsi – Tbilisi – Akhalkalaki will
be renewed in Baku Today. The negotiations will concern Azeri Bank
and details on taking credit by Georgian side. The credit amount has
been defined with 200 million USD.

The government members discussed and approved the project. The
agreement will be made in several weeks. The investment of 300
million USD is to be implemented thought the project.

Armenia has openly demanded involvement in Karsi – Tbilisi –
Akhalkalaki project. The Armenian side makes comments on this issue
officially. Armenian Foreign Minister demands Karsi – Giumri –
Akhalkalaki railway to start functioning and transport goods through
Armenia.

Gegham Gharibjanian states, that economy of neighbouring countries
should be developed simultaneously. "We are ready for diplomatic
negotiations" – states official Armenia and call Turkey and
Azerbaijan for opening borders.