Armenia-US collaboration advances with TRIPP connectivity project

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with US Ambassador to Yerevan Kristina Kvien on January 9, marking the conclusion of her diplomatic mission in Armenia.

The discussion focused on the collaborative efforts that have strengthened the strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

The sides also addressed the implementation of the Trump Route (TRIPP) project, highlighting its significance in enhancing regional connectivity and supporting sustainable development. Officials emphasized that the initiative represents a key step toward fostering closer economic and infrastructural ties across the region.

Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), also known as the Zangazur Corridor, is a major regional infrastructure project aimed at linking mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave via Armenia’s Syunik region.

The project was formalised on August 8, 2025, in Washington through a declaration signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia, together with US President Donald Trump.

The initiative is intended both as a peace-building tool and a strategic logistics corridor. It includes plans for new railways and roads, oil and gas pipelines, fibre-optic networks, and electricity transmission lines. Its broader goal is to connect South Caucasus countries to the Middle Corridor trade route between Europe and Asia, boosting regional transit capacity, trade, and economic diversification.

By Vafa Guliyeva