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Armenian officials have visited the southern province of Syunik to plan a transit route intended to connect mainland Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Construction is expected to begin no earlier than 2027.
AnewZ published the information from the Armenian government’s press service, citing APA. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, Infrastructure Minister Davit Khudatyan and Urban Development Committee Chairman Yeghiazar Vardanyan visited the province on October 21.
The officials discussed preparations for design work on the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP), measures to be carried out in the area and next steps.
Construction start date pushed to 2027
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said construction could begin in late 2026 or early 2027. The latter option is now considered more likely.
Site clearance, technical assessments and other preparatory work are already under way. The revised timeline was announced after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said construction would begin in the second half of 2026.
About the TRIPP project
The U.S.-backed TRIPP initiative envisages establishing a commercial transit route through Syunik to connect mainland Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan, and then with Türkiye and Europe.
Armenia undertook a commitment on the project under a joint declaration signed with Azerbaijan at a summit at the White House in August 2025.
Engineering studies for the railway link are under way. U.S. engineering company “Aecom” has taken part in discussions with local communities.
Under a framework agreement signed between Armenia and the United States, the route is to be used only for civilian and commercial purposes.
