Azerbaijani, Armenian leaders discuss TRIPP and connectivity projects in Abu Dhabi PHOTO/VIDEO/UPDATED

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met on 4 February in Abu Dhabi to discuss progress in the bilateral normalisation process, as well as the implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and other connectivity initiatives between the two countries.

The leaders welcomed the advancements made following the Washington Peace Summit, hosted and witnessed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and emphasised the importance of maintaining momentum in the bilateral normalisation process, Caliber.Az reports, citing state media.

Both sides acknowledged the tangible benefits of peace on the ground, highlighting the launch of bilateral trade, the ongoing export of Azerbaijani oil products to Armenia, and the transit of grain and other goods from third countries through Azerbaijani territory. They agreed to explore further opportunities to expand trade and economic cooperation.

The leaders also welcomed reciprocal visits by civil society representatives and stressed the need to broaden confidence-building measures.

A key part of the discussions focused on the implementation of TRIPP and other connectivity projects aimed at improving transport and economic links between the two countries.

President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace and stability in the region and agreed to maintain regular contacts to support the ongoing normalisation process.

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On February 4, in Abu Dhabi, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, held an expanded-format meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, Caliber.Az reports, citing state media.

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An expanded-format meeting between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan is currently underway in Abu Dhabi, Caliber.Az reports via state media.

🇦🇿🇦🇲 В эти минуты в Абу-Даби проходит встреча президента Азербайджанской Республики Ильхама Алиева с премьер-министром Республики Армения Николом Пашиняном в расширенном составе. pic.twitter.com/X5GmupMoFX

— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 4, 2026

🇦🇿🇦🇲Видео со встречи Ильхама Алиева и Никола Пашиняна в Абу-Даби. pic.twitter.com/80WIYas3zs

— Caliber (@Caliberaz) February 4, 2026