Armenian deputy FM meets Azerbaijani civil society representatives

A roundtable discussion was held in Armenia within the framework of the “Bridge of Peace” initiative, bringing together representatives of the civil societies of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan attended the roundtable on February 14, Caliber.Az reports per Armenian media. 

During the discussions, participants addressed processes stemming from the peace agenda established at the Washington Summit on August 8, 2025, as well as the role of civil society in strengthening mutual understanding and trust.

The discussions follow the launch of a bilateral roundtable on February 13 in Armenia, also under the "Bridge of Peace" initiative. The event brings together representatives from the civil societies of both countries, and in addition to the core participants of the initiative, a broader group of experts, analysts, media professionals, and civil society actors from Azerbaijan and Armenia are taking part.

The Azerbaijani delegation arrived in Armenia via the land border at a delimited and demarcated section, having completed all relevant procedures on February 13. 

Earlier, on November 21–22, a group of Armenian civil society representatives visited Azerbaijan.

By Sabina Mammadli