Armenian prime minister and Azerbaijani president meet in Dublin

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

The Armenian Prime Minister’s Office said the leaders exchanged views on advancing the peace agenda between Armenia and Azerbaijan, building on the outcomes of the peace summit held in Washington on 8 August 2025 and the Washington Joint Declaration signed at the summit.

The talks focused on practical steps to consolidate peace between the two countries. These included developing transport and transit links, strengthening economic and trade relations, delimiting the border and implementing confidence-building measures.

The leaders discussed progress on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), including the planning and design of its rail and road components and prospects for transit links along the route.

The transit of goods to and from Armenia through Azerbaijan was noted as a positive development. A total of 105,000 tonnes of freight has been transported to Armenia through Azerbaijan since November last year.

The two sides also exchanged views on opportunities to develop economic and trade relations further, including the planned interconnection of their electricity grids.

The leaders stressed the importance of cooperation on environmental issues and transboundary water resources and welcomed the creation of working groups on the management of transboundary rivers.

They reaffirmed the importance of maintaining momentum in the peace process and continuing dialogue to strengthen peace, stability and prosperity in the region.