Yerevan, January 12 /Mediamax/. A scientific conference will take place in Yerevan on January 13-14, during which the economic and social consequences of re-opening of the Turkish-Armenian border will be considered.

The conference will take place on the initiative of the Armenian International Policy Research Group (AIPRG). As the economist of the Group Bryan Roberts stated, the economic research of the consequences of the Turkish-Armenian border opening consists of several stages of activities: visiting Gyumri and holding a survey of public opinion, preparing an economic analysis, holding a conference and publishing materials in the magazine of the Group.

According to the U.S. Charge d’Affaires in Armenia Anthony Godfrey, “the sides will be interested to know how much the blockade of the border costs them”. He stressed that the conference does not have any political aims, as the political issues should be discussed by the Armenian and Turkish governments.

During the conference, Anthony Godfrey stated, a factual assessment will be given to the existing situation and the potential possibilities in case the border is opened.

Specialists from Turkey will take part in the conference.