PM Pashinyan calls for swift de jure formalization of TRIPP agreements

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan lauded the joint statement by Armenia and the United States on the TRIPP connectivity project as another “cornerstone document” of the peace process, following the U.S.-brokered Armenian-Azerbaijani accords of August 8, 2025.

He made the remarks at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday while commenting on the TRIPP Implementation Framework published jointly by Armenia and the United States. According to Pashinyan, following the statement of August 8, 2025, this represents the next important step through which one of the key and principled issues of the peace process—the unblocking of regional communications—is being resolved at a framework level, addressing all fundamental questions.

“The meaning and practical significance of the statement is that peace is being established in our republic and our region through very concrete and practical steps, and it has already become a practical reality,” he said.

Pashinyan emphasized the need to treat the established peace with care, stressing that Armenia, as both a state and a society, has historically not lived under conditions of long-term peace, and that this process requires a new culture and way of thinking.

“In our language, mindset, and expressions, the logic of conflict is still very strong, and peace is entering our consciousness very slowly. This is normal, given the experience of the past 35 years. However, what is important is that there are already realities on the ground that should contribute to the formation of a social and psychological environment of peace,” he said.

According to the Prime Minister, there is also a large volume of practical work ahead.

He noted that the agreements reached within the framework of TRIPP must be formalized as quickly as possible in the form of de jure agreements.

“We need to begin working on draft agreements, as well as on the necessary legal decisions. In particular, a company named TRIPP must be established in the Republic of Armenia. We also need to define the routes, development rights, land use, and construction permits,” he said, adding that state institutions must begin preparing for the upcoming processes starting today.

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is a connectivity project in Armenia, envisaged under the U.S.-brokered Armenian-Azerbaijani joint declaration signed in Washington, D.C. The project is expected to unlock strategic economic opportunities, create long-term benefits by promoting infrastructure investment, and enhance regional connectivity. TRIPP is part of the Crossroads of Peace project, and an Armenian-American joint enterprise is expected to develop the route.