Pashinyan says Armenia working with Azerbaijan and Türkiye to reopen border

Armenia continues to hold discussions with Azerbaijan and Türkiye on reopening the Armenia–Türkiye border, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on October 22. Speaking at his regular briefing after a government session, he acknowledged that Azerbaijan has certain reservations on the issue, but stressed that Yerevan remains engaged in efforts to find mutually acceptable solutions.

“Azerbaijan has certain reservations regarding that issue; today the processes are at that point. But we continue to work with both Azerbaijan and Türkiye to be able to reach certain solutions,” he said. The Armenian leader did not provide further details about the reservations raised by Baku or specify a possible timeline for reaching an agreement.

Pashinyan also said he considers it possible to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan in 2027-2028. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, he said, “I believe we should sign the agreement in 2027-2028,” and added, “We must work with Azerbaijan.” At a government meeting on October 15, he had stated that the peace agreement should be signed and ratified by 2031.