Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan addressed the discussions regarding the potential involvement of an international private company in overseeing communications between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly, Safaryan stated that while this idea has been explored, no specific details or agreements have been reached.

He explained that if such oversight were to be delegated, it would likely apply to both sides, with the same company overseeing communications in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. Safaryan assured that this arrangement would not infringe on Armenia’s sovereignty, as Armenian customs officers and border guards would still operate on the roads.

“This is in the logic of the Crossroads of Peace project [of the Armenian government], although it has no direct connection,” Safaryan outlined, adding that there is no preliminary agreement yet.

Update: On September 4, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan clarified that there is currently no additional information regarding the potential transfer of control over transportation communications with Baku to an international private company. 

"Only the possibility of this is being discussed so far. There is no additional information, no details have been discussed yet, and there is no clear agreement around it," Safaryan stated.

When asked whether such an arrangement would violate Armenia’s sovereignty, Safaryan responded negatively. "It depends on the details. The company can serve, and there will also be Armenian customs officers and border guards on the road," he explained. Safaryan added that this approach aligns with the logic of the Crossroads of the World project, though it is not directly related. He emphasized that no preliminary agreement has been reached on this matter.