Yerevan, April 30, Noyan Tapan. I have only positive expectations from the possible opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. Open and free markets are useful for either for Armenia, or for Turkey, told the minister of economy of Armenia, Nerses Yeritsian told a press conference on April 29. In N.Eritsian's opinion, psychology of two nations will be changed after opening the boarder, which will bring new initiatives. "The most important thing is a considerable reduction of transportation costs, since the direct way to the Mediterranean Sea will cut expenses made by businessmen by 20-30 per cent," stressed the minister, adding, that these are satisfactory arguments to be optimistic in respect to opening of the Armenian-Turkish border.

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