Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan confirmed on Friday, January 6 that Turkey has lifted the ban on direct air cargo transportation with Armenia.

“We would like to remind you that commencing of direct air cargo transportation between Armenia and Turkey was one of the agreements reached at the meeting of special representatives on July 1, 2022,” Hunanyan said.

“We expect that the other agreement - ensuring the possibility to cross the land border for citizens of third countries - will also be implemented as soon as possible.”

Armenia and Turkey in December 2021 named special envoys to discuss the normalization of ties. Four rounds of talks followed on January 14, February 24, May 3 and July 1.