Pashinyan and Aliyev exchanged views on advancing the peace agend between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and discussed progress on TRIPP development

On November 12, 2026, within the framework of the 9th Summit of the European Political Community, held in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

The leaders exchanged views on advancing the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia, based on the outcomes of the peace summit held in Washington on August 8, 2025, and the Washington Joint Declaration signed within its framework.

The discussions focused on practical steps aimed at further consolidating peace between the two countries, including the development of transport and transit links, economic and trade relations, border delimitation, and the implementation of confidence-building measures.

In this context, the leaders discussed progress on the development of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), including the planning and design of its railway and highway components, as well as prospects for transit connections along the TRIPP route.

The transit of goods to and from Armenia through Azerbaijani territory was noted as a positive development. Since November of last year, a total of 105,000 tons of cargo have been transported to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory.

The sides also exchanged views on opportunities for further developing economic and trade relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, including the upcoming interconnection of their electricity grids.

The leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and transboundary water resources, and welcomed the establishment of working groups on transboundary river management.

The leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining positive momentum in the peace process and continuing dialogue aimed at strengthening peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.