Farzaneh Sadegh: Iran, Armenia agreed to build second bridge across Araz

Iran and Armenia have agreed to build a second border bridge across the Araz River, Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh told Tasnim agency in Yerevan, Report informs.

According to her, the parties also agreed to reconstruct the existing bridge and improve border terminals. These steps will facilitate cargo transportation and form a full-fledged transit package.

She noted that special attention was paid to railway projects during the talks in Armenia. A strategic plan for the development of a railway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Black Sea was agreed upon, which is expected to play an effective role in transit traffic between the countries of the region.