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Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan on Monday chaired a regular sitting of the Security Council.
Issues related to the operation of the new route connecting the Artsakh Republic with the Republic of Armenia were on the agenda of the sitting, the presidential office reported.

Secretary of the Security Council Vitaly Balasanyan, Minister of Internal Affairs Karen Sargsyan and Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hayk Khanumyan delivered reports.

It was noted that, according to Clause 6 of the statement signed by the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia on November 9, 2020, the new route will retain the status of the corridor. Asphalting works on the 4.7 km road section temporarily connecting the route to the Goris-Stepanakert highway have been completed.

In their speeches, the participants of the sitting emphasized the importance of ensuring the necessary guarantees related to the safety and urban development norms of the new road, and the significance of the coordinated work between the relevant state structures and the Russian peacekeeping contingent deployed in Artsakh.

As a result of the discussions, the Security Council made a decision to carry out the communication with Armenia along the new route via the territory of Berdadzor sub-region of the Shushi region starting from 8pm Tuesday, August 30.