Armenian PM Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev Discuss Peace Process and Regional Cooperation in Dublin

DUBLIN, Ireland — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on November 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the ninth European Political Community Summit in Dublin, Ireland.

The two leaders discussed advancing the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, building on the outcomes of the August 8, 2025, Washington Peace Summit and the Joint Washington Declaration signed during that meeting.

Discussions focused on practical steps to further consolidate peace between the two countries, including the development of transportation and transit links, economic and trade relations, border delimitation, and confidence-building measures.

In this context, Pashinyan and Aliyev reviewed progress on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), including the planning and design of its railway and highway components, as well as prospects for transit connections along the proposed route.

The leaders welcomed the transit of goods to and from Armenia through Azerbaijani territory as a positive development. Since November 2025, approximately 105,000 tons of cargo have been transported to Armenia via Azerbaijan.

The two sides also explored opportunities to expand bilateral economic and trade relations, including the planned interconnection of their electricity grids.

Additionally, the leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation on environmental issues and transboundary water resources. They welcomed the establishment of working groups on the management of cross-border rivers.

Pashinyan and Aliyev reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the positive momentum of the peace process and continuing dialogue aimed at strengthening peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the region.