Zurab Nogaideli: Negotiations Over Upper Lars Held In Yerevan

ZURAB NOGAIDELI: NEGOTIATIONS OVER UPPER LARS HELD IN YEREVAN

News.am
March 3 2010
Armenia

The Georgian-Russian negotiations for reopening the Upper Lars
checkpoint were held in Yerevan, Zurab Nogaideli, the former Georgian
premier and leader of the Movement for Free Georgia, told a press
conference.

He said that, last October, in Moscow, RF Deputy Foreign Minister
Grigory Krasin informed him of Russia’s intention to holds relevant
negotiations. Nogadieli also stated he knows about the persons that
represented Georgia at the negotiations. The Georgian ex-premier
declared for a Russian-Georgian dialogue – both between the governments
and political parties.

RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian also confirmed that the
Russian-Georgian negotiations were held through Armenia’s mediation.

Experts say that the reopening of the check point will reduce the
cost of cargo transportation from and to Armenia by 25%. Also, the
time of transit will be reduced twice.