Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Dublin on November 12 to discuss further steps toward peace, including cooperation on transboundary water resources, transport links and economic relations.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit.
The leaders emphasized the importance of environmental cooperation and the management of transboundary water resources, welcoming the establishment of working groups on cross-border river management, according to the Armenian Prime Minister’s Office.
Discussions also covered practical measures to consolidate peace between the two countries, including the development of transport 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 road components and prospects for transit connections along the route.
The two sides exchanged views on further economic and trade cooperation, including plans to interconnect their electricity grids.
The leaders welcomed the transit of goods to and from Armenia through Azerbaijani territory. Since November last year, a total of 105,000 tonnes of cargo has been transported to Armenia via Azerbaijan.
They reaffirmed the importance of maintaining positive momentum in the peace process and continuing dialogue to strengthen regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Pashinyan arrived in Dublin from Turkey to attend the ninth European Political Community summit. His working visit also includes bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts.
