Armenian Prime Minister Discusses Possible Trade Expansion with Turkey and the Future of the Margara Checkpoint
18.06.2026,
14:46
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan commented on the possibility of expanding trade and economic ties with Turkey, as well as the prospects for the continued operation of the Margara checkpoint, which was temporarily opened for the transit of humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
YEREVAN, June 18. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan commented on the possibility of expanding trade and economic ties with Turkey, as well as the prospects for the continued operation of the Margara checkpoint, which was temporarily opened for the transit of humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
It was previously reported that the Margara checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was open from June 12 to 22 for the transit of humanitarian aid to Lebanon through Turkey.
Responding to journalists' questions about whether the checkpoint might remain open after the completion of the humanitarian mission, the head of the Armenian government stated that it was premature to discuss this.
"I can't answer that. Until it's announced, it's impossible. When it's announced that it's open, then it will be open," Pashinyan said at a briefing.
Commenting on the possible increase in Armenian exports to Turkey, the Prime Minister noted that discussions are underway on various fronts.
"Regarding exports, opportunities are being discussed across all areas. If I'm not mistaken, our business delegation held discussions in Kars. I assume that issues of mutual interest were discussed," he stated.
The potential permanent opening of the border between Armenia and Turkey remains a key point in the normalization process between the two countries. According to the Armenian side, the infrastructure at the Margara checkpoint is ready for operation.
It was previously reported that the Margara checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was open from June 12 to 22 for the transit of humanitarian aid to Lebanon through Turkey.
Responding to journalists' questions about whether the checkpoint might remain open after the completion of the humanitarian mission, the head of the Armenian government stated that it was premature to discuss this.
"I can't answer that. Until it's announced, it's impossible. When it's announced that it's open, then it will be open," Pashinyan said at a briefing.
Commenting on the possible increase in Armenian exports to Turkey, the Prime Minister noted that discussions are underway on various fronts.
"Regarding exports, opportunities are being discussed across all areas. If I'm not mistaken, our business delegation held discussions in Kars. I assume that issues of mutual interest were discussed," he stated.
The potential permanent opening of the border between Armenia and Turkey remains a key point in the normalization process between the two countries. According to the Armenian side, the infrastructure at the Margara checkpoint is ready for operation.
