A United States delegation visited Armenia and Azerbaijan for talks on developing regional transport projects. Discussions focused on links between the main territory of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan as well as potential transit routes. Baku expressed interest in accelerating work.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that work on the Zangezur Corridor, also known as the Trump Route, is nearing completion. The corridor is a railway line connecting different parts of the country through the territory of Armenia.
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country has no intention of giving up imports of Russian grain. The comment came after reports about an alleged plan to replace Russian supplies with Ukrainian ones.
The United Kingdom has officially lifted restrictions on arms exports to Azerbaijan and Armenia, which had been in place for more than three decades. The decision aims to strengthen bilateral relations and security cooperation.
Turkey’s special representative Serdar Kılıç arrived in Armenia, where he was met at the Margara checkpoint by Armenian representative Ruben Rubinyan. The visit is part of ongoing talks to normalize relations between the two countries.
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that OSCE member states have received a joint appeal from Armenia and Azerbaijan proposing to cease the activities of the Minsk Group.
At the initiative of Yerevan, a telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The talks addressed the results of the leaders’ meetings with foreign partners and issues of regional stability.
The President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia met in Abu Dhabi. The parties are holding talks within the framework of an international initiative to stabilize the region.
Armenia has expressed interest in joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which includes Russia, China, India, and other regional countries. The matter is currently under consideration.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said that losing Nagorno-Karabakh helped strengthen Armenia's sovereignty by ending foreign dependency and historical constraints.
Budapest demands equal amounts for Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Yerevan has officially announced it will not participate in the organization's 2024 budget.
The bill was passed in its final reading. The country officially launches its path toward European integration.
State media in Azerbaijan increasingly discuss a potential conflict, claiming Armenia is rearming despite ongoing peace talks.
The key role in uniting the Turkic world belongs to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made this statement during the inauguration ceremony of the Iğdır-Nakhchivan gas pipeline on March 5.
The country’s parliament has approved a bill to start the process of joining the European Union, despite a boycott by the opposition.
Armenian Prime Minister announces progress in dialogue with Ankara
Declassified U.S. documents confirm that in the late 1990s, the presidents of Armenia (Robert Kocharyan) and Azerbaijan (Heydar Aliyev) held secret negotiations on territorial exchange. Armenia was supposed to cede Meghri in exchange for control over Karabakh. Turkey and the U.S. actively supported border changes. In 1999, negotiations collapsed after a terrorist attack in the Armenian parliament. After the 2020 war, Azerbaijan revived discussions on the Zangezur Corridor
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed to Azerbaijan the reopening of a railway connection between Nakhchivan and mainland Azerbaijan through the Armenian town of Meghri. Initially, cargo transportation will be prioritized, with passenger services considered later.
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its protest regarding the January 12, 2025 broadcast of "Vesti Nedeli", aired on Russia’s state-owned television channel. Armenia claims the program featured narratives that allegedly undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia.
Iran Strengthens Engagement with Azerbaijan and Armenia The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized the importance of stability in the South Caucasus and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering dialogue among regional countries. A recent visit by the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council to Baku was part of Iran’s strategy to maintain peace and cooperation.
The Armenian government has approved a draft law to initiate the process of the country’s accession to the European Union. This decision confirms Yerevan's aspiration to deepen integration with the European community.
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