Armenia's Economic Pulse

[Mos]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

Yes Georgia is important and that is why USA took it over. I think Georgia can revert. It may take time but infrastructure developments between Iran and Armenia can become a reality because Iran and China are working together to promote each others interests. SCO is becoming a strong platform and holds opportunities for us.

The problem is, without Georgia in SCO or Eurasian Union, our benefits are much more limited. What we need more than anything, is a direct transit route to Russia. If the Abkhazia Railway was opened from Abkhazia/Russia to Armenia, it would be one of the best things for us.

[Haykakan]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

It can also be done in the grounds of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, if Armenia joins. Basically, if we are united with Russia, China, and Iran economically, great things can happen. That being said, let's not forget. Our border with Iran is small and the infrastructure there is feeble for large scale economic projects, we need to enhance that. Still, the route that takes us through Georgia to Russia and Black sea is still the most crucial one for us. That is why we have to be on good terms with Georgia.

Actually what would be an economic lifesaver for us, would be if Georgia joined EEU or at least normalized relations with Russia. Or better yet, if Georgia misbehaved again and Russia made sure to make a border with us

Yes Georgia is important and that is why USA took it over. I think Georgia can revert. It may take time but infrastructure developments between Iran and Armenia can become a reality because Iran and China are working together to promote each others interests. SCO is becoming a strong platform and holds opportunities for us.

[Mos]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

That may be the only way the rail project can proceed. This project is against the interests of Russia, USA, Israel, Azerbadjan, Turkey and for the interests of Armenia, Iran and EU. Since EU is no more then a puppet of USA now, we cannot count on it for much. I think Russia will allow this project to proceed if Iran joins the EEU because it will enhance the EEU which is in Russia's interest. This rail project has great potential in enhancing Armenia's economy and breaking the blockade set up by the dogs that surround us.

It can also be done in the grounds of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, if Armenia joins. Basically, if we are united with Russia, China, and Iran economically, great things can happen. That being said, let's not forget. Our border with Iran is small and the infrastructure there is feeble for large scale economic projects, we need to enhance that. Still, the route that takes us through Georgia to Russia and Black sea is still the most crucial one for us. That is why we have to be on good terms with Georgia.

Actually what would be an economic lifesaver for us, would be if Georgia joined EEU or at least normalized relations with Russia. Or better yet, if Georgia misbehaved again and Russia made sure to make a border with us

[Haykakan]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

That's why would be really good for us if Iran joins Eurasian Economic Union.

That may be the only way the rail project can proceed. This project is against the interests of Russia, USA, Israel, Azerbadjan, Turkey and for the interests of Armenia, Iran and EU. Since EU is no more then a puppet of USA now, we cannot count on it for much. I think Russia will allow this project to proceed if Iran joins the EEU because it will enhance the EEU which is in Russia's interest. This rail project has great potential in enhancing Armenia's economy and breaking the blockade set up by the dogs that surround us.

[Mos]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

I think by more interest by our leaders (holding Russians back) to make this happen with Iran.
Iran is a good ally

That's why would be really good for us if Iran joins Eurasian Economic Union.

[Eddo211]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

I think by more interest by our leaders (holding Russians back) to make this happen with Iran.
Iran is a good ally

[Mos]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

Georgia though might get a lot of money from Turkey/Azerbaijan to prevent any project that would economically benefit us. That is a more likely possibility. So then Georgians will gain more financially by ignoring the North/South corridor then actually implementing it if Turkey/Azerbaijan make good enough offer.

[Shant03]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

this says otherwise http://i.imgur.com/V0ScjDZ.jpg

[Zeytun]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

In General the West want these countries to prosper and strengthen their ties since it will reduce Russian power in the region.
Ambassador Raissi was referring to the Armenian Iranian railway construction. Armenia is already linked to Georgia and use Georgian ports to export and import goods , so Georgia is already participating in these projects ( Railway + the north/south highway ) ex: border checkpoints and bridges are being upgraded, and there is talks to upgrade/build a highway from Bavra to Batumi to complement the North/South highway.
http://www.northsouth.am/uploads/bag...resent_eng.pdf check the map on the last page of this pdf

[Mos]

Re: Armenia's Economic Pulse

Georgia is now a puppet of the west and its participation or none participation will be decided by outsiders who do not like Iran.

Given EU is upping economic relations with Iran, I think they will allow Georgia to proceed.