Yerevan, August 19, 2025 – Armenian Prime Minister stated today that the agreement with Azerbaijan will pave the way for the reopening of regional transport links, including a direct railway connection between Armenia and Iran.
Speaking at a joint press briefing in Yerevan with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Pashinyan emphasized that the deal with Baku has “a key component related to the restoration of communication routes.” According to him, this framework will allow practical steps toward railway cooperation with Tehran.
“In particular, the Nakhchivan–Julfa railway line will provide Iran with rail access to Armenia and, ultimately, to the Black Sea,” Pashinyan said.
The announcement highlights Yerevan’s hopes that regional transport projects, long stalled due to conflict and geopolitical tensions, could shift the balance of trade routes in the South Caucasus and give Armenia a new role as a transit corridor linking Iran with Europe.
