Armenian delegation to arrive in Azerbaijan by year-end, expert confirms

A renewed chapter in Azerbaijani–Armenian civil engagement is unfolding as both sides prepare for a series of reciprocal visits aimed at strengthening dialogue and fostering regional cooperation. With an Armenian delegation set to arrive in Azerbaijan by year-end, the initiative signals growing momentum behind grassroots and expert-level diplomacy following years of tension.

Farhad Mammadov, Director of the Centre for Studies of the South Caucasus, shared the update on the sidelines of the inaugural Azerbaijan–United States Think Tank Forum held in Baku, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

He noted that the Azerbaijani delegation’s visit to Armenia on October 22 formed part of a broader and more structured cooperation program.

“Our trip was not a one-off event; it is part of sustained efforts that include future visits of Azerbaijani delegations to Armenia and Armenian delegations to Azerbaijan,” Mammadov explained. “It is therefore anticipated that over at least the next six months we will make several more trips to the Republic of Armenia. These may include not only the capital but also various regions.”

Mammadov revealed that an Armenian delegation is expected to visit Azerbaijan by the end of the year, with specific dates already confirmed.

“The process will move forward in the near future. The public will be informed promptly about the visit, the course of discussions, and their outcomes. What matters to us is not merely the fact of the meeting, but the concrete results—the subjects addressed and the implementation of specific projects,” he emphasized.

He added that the Armenian delegation will hold meetings both with the Azerbaijani working group and with senior government officials, underlining the depth and seriousness of the ongoing dialogue.

A bilateral civil society roundtable between Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives took place in Yerevan on October 21–22 — the first such initiative since the signing of the Joint Declaration on 8 August. Organised by the Armenian public organisation Research Centre for Security Policy, the event centred on promoting peace, fostering mutual trust, exploring opportunities for sustainable economic cooperation in the South Caucasus, and establishing lasting, direct contacts between civil society actors from both countries.

Participants, including officials and experts from both countries, stressed the importance of inclusive dialogue and committed to continued collaboration for lasting regional peace.

By Vafa Guliyeva