On October 26, the ambassadors of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia attended an event in Rome titled “The Caucasus at a Crossroads: Peace, Corridors and a New Era of Cooperation.” Discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen peace and stability in the South Caucasus, expand cooperation among countries in the region and develop communications infrastructure.
The discussion brought together approximately 150 students and researchers from various Italian universities, media representatives, and directors and staff members of analytical and expert centers, according to the Armenian Embassy in Italy.
In his address, Ambassador Vladimir Karapetyan highlighted steps and initiatives undertaken by the Armenian government and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to consolidate peace in the region, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, cooperation and building mutual trust.
The ambassador also noted that following the government’s receipt of public support in the parliamentary elections held during the summer, Armenian authorities had intensified their efforts to establish and maintain peace and stability in the region. He further stressed that active dialogue with all countries in the region, confidence-building initiatives and concrete measures were aimed at consolidating the peace already achieved.
Karapetyan also expressed hope that the Armenian authorities’ commitment to securing a peaceful future for the region was aligned with the aspirations of other South Caucasus countries.
On August 8, 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, U.S. President Donald Trump and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a joint declaration on the outcomes of their trilateral meeting at the White House in Washington.
In Washington, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov initialed the “Agreement on Establishment of Peace and Inter-State Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan” in the presence of the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and the United States.
