Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has emphasized that Türkiye is advocating for stability in the South Caucasus region.
Speaking to Turkish media outlets in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, Pashinyan expressed that Türkiye’s messages align with promoting peace in the region.
“We perceive that Türkiye, at least based on the messages it communicates, advocates for stability in the South Caucasus. We see that Türkiye, at both the presidential and foreign ministers’ levels, supports the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” said Pashinyan.
The prime minister highlighted that diplomatic representatives from both Armenia and Türkiye are maintaining constant communication, marking a significant change in the dynamics of their relationship.
“Today, there is direct dialogue, which is a very important shift compared to our previous relations. Diplomatic representatives of Armenia and Türkiye are in constant, direct contact,” he added.
Pashinyan expressed his desire to see diplomatic relations between Armenia and Türkiye formally established and acknowledged the growing trade and business relations between the two countries.
Although the July 2022 agreement to open the land border for third-country citizens has not yielded tangible results, Pashinyan noted that both countries now better understand each other’s challenges and perspectives, viewing this understanding as a positive development.
The Armenian prime minister shared that he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have held several meetings, with foreign ministers from both countries also maintaining ongoing contact.
Pashinyan emphasized the importance of continuing the positive momentum in Turkish-Armenian relations, considering it a dynamic process.
He expressed confidence that it is only a matter of time before the two countries normalize their relations, urging patience in the process.
Regarding Armenia’s relationship with the European Union, Pashinyan stated that ties with the EU have grown stronger in recent years, and this development does not conflict with Armenia’s relationships with other partners.
“We want Armenia to move away from a foreign policy that lacks alternatives. I want to make this clear: We want Armenia and the Armenian people to have options,” he concluded.
