Erdoğan highlights importance of Baku-Yerevan peace accords In high-stakes talks with Armenian PM/UPDATED

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscored the significance of the agreements reached in the peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Istanbul on June 20.

In the context of the current regional dynamics, Erdoğan highlighted Ankara’s commitment to ensuring stability not only in the South Caucasus but globally, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media. 

The two leaders also discussed further steps to normalise bilateral relations between Türkiye and Armenia. Erdoğan reiterated that Türkiye continues to use all diplomatic avenues to promote stability in the region.

In turn, Prime Minister Pashinyan, in a statement posted on X, wrote: “Had in-depth exchange with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. Discussed the Armenia–Türkiye normalization process, regional developments, and the importance of sustained dialogue."

He reiterated Armenia's commitment to building peace and stability in the region.

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A high-level meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan commenced on June 20 in Istanbul, marking a significant step in the ongoing dialogue aimed at normalising relations between the two neighbouring countries.

The talks are taking place in a narrow format at the Dolmabahce Palace, Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media.

Prime Minister Pashinyan arrived in Türkiye earlier today at the invitation of President Erdoğan, making this his first working visit to the country. Pashinyan previously visited Ankara in June 2023 to attend Erdoğan’s inauguration ceremony.

Accompanying the Armenian Prime Minister are several senior officials, including Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan, and Parliament Vice Speaker Ruben Rubinyan, who also serves as Armenia’s special envoy in the process of normalising ties with Türkiye.

By Vafa Guliyeva