For the first time in many years, an Azerbaijani plane landed in Yerevan. This event is a significant detail that could mark a regular pattern in the relations between the two countries soon. This time, all arrangements from the flight to Yerevan to the development of the program and press release were made solely by the two countries, reflecting a bilateral initiative. This is highly important for the peace process, as such independently organized meetings place additional responsibility on the parties and provide fresh momentum for peace efforts.

A new phase in the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process is emerging, highlighted by bilateral initiatives in Yerevan aimed at fostering dialogue between societies, building trust, and advancing sustainable peace.

From October 21–22, 2025, a bilateral round table brought together representatives of civil society and expert communities from both countries. The Armenian delegation included Areg Kochinyan, Boris Navasardyan, Naira Sultanyan, Narek Minasyan, and Samvel Meliksetyan, while Farhad Mammadov, Rusif Huseynov, Ramil Iskandarli, Kamala Mammadova, and Dilara Afandiyeva represented the Azerbaijani side. The initiative, supported by official structures of both countries, reflected a joint commitment to advancing the agenda of the Joint Declaration signed on August 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The discussions focused on key areas of concern, including humanitarian issues, economic and logistical opportunities arising from normalization, and concrete confidence-building measures. Participants emphasized the importance of involving broad social groups, civil society, the expert community, and the media in promoting dialogue. Meetings with Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, reinforced the........

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