The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia responded to recent reports in Azerbaijani media alleging that “tariff barriers are obstructing the rail supply of fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia.”
According to the Georgian ministry, on December 5 this year, the Georgian government received a request from "partner countries" for a "one-time transit" of fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia through Georgian territory, as reported by First Channel, Georgia's public broadcaster.
By decision of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgian Railways was promptly instructed to conduct this one-time transit free of charge. This decision has been formally communicated to all relevant parties.
“Georgia has always been and remains a strategic and reliable partner for both Armenia and Azerbaijan. We have consistently supported peace and regional cooperation,” the Georgian economy ministry said.
