In Kapan, Iran’s Consul General Morteza Abedin Varamin, responding to a question on Iran’s position regarding the “Trump route” passing through Syunik, said that Armenia must itself exercise control over its established borders, Sputnik Armenia reported.
“We have presented our position, and it will not change. Geopolitical borders in the region will never change. No matter how beautifully or cleverly this project is named, it will not succeed. Armenia must have control over its established borders. Even the slightest obstacle to Armenia’s sovereignty is unacceptable for us,” he stated.
The consul recalled that Armenia and Iran are ancient states that existed long before some Eastern countries came into being. He stressed that, as in the past, Yerevan and Tehran are capable of resolving their issues without third-party interference.
“The experience of Ukraine has shown that countries outside the region can never guarantee security in our region. This principle applies equally to the Persian Gulf and the South Caucasus,” he said.
Asked whether Armenian authorities had informed their Iranian partners about the details of the Trump Route, the diplomat replied: “Conversations and information exchange with partners always take place, but there’s a saying — the devil is in the details. Let’s wait to learn those details, and in time everything will become clear.”
Varamin noted that the document signed in Washington contains many questions and suggested waiting for President Pezeshkian’s visit to Armenia, after which, he said, much will be clarified.
The Trump Route (TRIPP) project envisages creating a strategic transit corridor through Armenia’s Syunik Province, providing Azerbaijan with commercial access to Nakhichevan. According to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the route will operate exclusively under Armenian jurisdiction and will not imply any limitation of sovereignty. The work will be carried out by an American company under Armenian law, with no military component. Under the agreement, the U.S. receives exclusive rights to implement the project for up to 99 years, with the option to sublease certain sections to an international consortium responsible for infrastructure development and safe operation.
