May 28, 2009 - 15:54 AMT
Georgia interested in the construction of Batumi-Akhaklkalaki-Gyumri highway
An interesting project within BSEC frameworks is the construction of Armenia-Batumi highway, MP Ara Nranyan, ARFD Advisor on Economic Issues and member of Armenian delegation in BSEC, told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. "The Georgian side has again reiterated its determination and willingness to launch the construction of Batumi-Akhaklkalaki-Gyumri highway," he mentioned.

Mr. Nranyan finds that a country like Georgia appeared in an unfavorable situation after Russian troops paralyzed the country's eastern-western part. The highway construction, according to the MP, is of practical importance both for Armenia and Georgia. For the former, it may become an alternative route to Black Sea coast. As to the latter, it may enable it to unite its country's eastern and western parts.