These are the latest in a series of similar restrictions involving Armenian products sanctioned by Russia ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections.
The Georgian National Bank has distanced itself from the companies and the sanctions.
Georgia’s transit monopoly is eroding, yet the region’s future may largely depend on cooperation, not competition
The restrictions have affected Armenian mineral water, alcoholic beverages, and flowers.
The government said that investments will cover education and social programmes.
Presidential aide Hikmat Hajiyev stated that Azerbaijan is the only country ‘which has restored more than 300 villages using its own resources’.
Passenger rail service has been suspended for more than six years.
