ISTANBUL — During the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, a bilateral meeting between the speakers of the Armenian and Azerbaijani parliaments took place on April 17 in Istanbul.
Both sides noted with satisfaction the recent progress in normalizing relations between the two countries, including steps aimed at strengthening peace and stability, as well as the establishment and expansion of trade ties.
The role of the Inter-Parliamentary Union as an important platform for parliamentary cooperation was also highlighted. In this context, the parties expressed appreciation to IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong for his personal efforts in facilitating dialogue between the two sides.
The speakers positively assessed ongoing contacts between parliamentary delegations within international organizations, which began after their meeting in Geneva in October 2025, and agreed to continue these engagements.
They stressed that maintaining constructive parliamentary dialogue is essential for further strengthening trust between the two societies.
