YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 25, NOYAN TAPAN. The issue of Iran-Armenia railway construction received a positive solution at the level of the governments of Armenia and Russia, the head of South Caucasus Railways company Shevket Shaydullin stated at the February 25 press conference. In his words, Armenia needs additional transit opportunities (in addition to motor roads), which will contribute to the economic development of the country. As regards the possible re-opening of the railway between Armenia and Turkey, S. Shaydullin said that repair work of Armenian section of Gyumri-Kars railway is being done within the framework of restoration of all infrastructures in Armenia. According to him, in case of the appropriate political decision, their company is ready to ensure the technical aspect of launching Gyumri-Kars railway. S. Shaydullin said that construction of Kars-Akhalkalak railway currently has no financing, and "in principle, today the railway is not being built".

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