Armenia hails TRIPP initiative as key to regional cooperation, security

The South Caucasus is experiencing a period of profound political, infrastructural, and ideological transformation, with new initiatives aimed at fostering regional stability and cooperation, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan stated.

Speaking at the 13th meeting of the CIS Security Council Secretaries in Moscow, Grigoryan emphasized the importance of the TRIPP initiative, Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, in strengthening collaboration between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and other CIS states, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Grigoryan referenced the landmark meeting held on August 8 at the White House, where Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and US President Donald Trump signed the Washington Agreement. According to Grigoryan, the agreement laid a foundation for long-term peace in the region and provided a framework for the institutionalization of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.

“One of the most important components of this process is the unblocking of transport and communication routes — not merely an infrastructural task, but a strategic step toward ensuring long-term stability and security. This is particularly important since Armenia and the neighboring countries possess great development potential, and the unblocking of communication routes gives us the opportunity to achieve more than just improved connectivity,” Grigoryan noted.

“In this new phase, inclusivity among all parties is becoming one of the key factors. Within the TRIPP program, we strive to create an environment of genuine cooperation and mutual benefit. The program aims to build connections not only between Armenia and Azerbaijan but also with other CIS countries, ensuring the integration of Armenia’s transport routes into wider networks, including across the Eurasian space. This opens new opportunities for trade, logistics, and the movement of people while strengthening interdependence — an essential factor for lasting security,” the Armenian Security Council chief added.

“We remain open to dialogue, ready to work in a spirit of mutual respect, and committed to ensuring that our cooperation not only delivers tangible results but also becomes an example for other regions that have yet to embark on this path,” he underlined.

By Vafa Guliyeva