The United States has proposed managing or leasing the strategic Zangezur (Syunik) corridor, a transport route linking Azerbaijan to its exclave Nakhichevan through Armenian territory, for up to 100 years.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed receiving such offers from the US and possibly the EU, suggesting openness to third-party management as a way to unblock regional communications and advance peace talks. However, the proposal has ignited fierce debate in Armenia, with critics warning it could undermine the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Armenian government insists any arrangement must respect Armenia's jurisdiction and sovereignty, while discussions about joint ventures or outsourcing management continue.
The issue highlights the complex geopolitical tensions in the South Caucasus, involving Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, and Western powers.
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