
Khamenei’s senior adviser says ‘Zangezur corridor’ would ‘sever Iran’s link’ to the Caucasus
The proposed route has been the subject of heightened discussion in recent weeks.
The proposed route has been the subject of heightened discussion in recent weeks.
Azerbaijan also affirmed its non-recognition of Taiwan, and expressed its firm opposition to its independence.
In an interview with Chinese media, the Azerbaijani president praised trade and investment ties between his country and China.
Many of the original media reports of the potential Chinese plans have since been scrubbed.
Pro-government media also reported that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev would visit China later sometime in April.
In a lengthy interview with Azerbaijani media, Aliyev criticised Armenia’s armament and its ‘obstruction’ of the ‘Zangezur corridor’.
Azerbaijan has reportedly agreed to withdraw their demand for a ‘Zangezur Corridor’ through southern Armenia from a peace agreement with Armenia, removing a major roadblock to the signing of a treaty. Elchin Amirbayov, Aliyev’s senior envoy for special assignments, told RFE/RL that Azerbaijan and Armenia had agreed to put off the arrangement of the transportation routes. The Armenian Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment. ‘On mutual agreement, we decided to take this para