The reconciliation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, aimed at achieving lasting peace, is set to continue through 2026, according to an analytical article published on the website of the Turkish television channel TRT Haber. The report focuses on the active diplomatic engagement and practical measures taken between Baku and Yerevan throughout 2025.
The channel reminded its global audience of the outcomes of the meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia held in Washington. It noted that on August 8, 2025, a Joint Declaration was signed and the text of a peace treaty was initialed with the participation of the U.S. President.
“Thus, the parties demonstrated a firm determination to end regional disputes and fully normalize relations. Over the past year, several practical steps were taken toward fostering an atmosphere of trust,” the article states, citing the commencement of cargo transit to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory as a key example.
The article pays particular attention to the Zangezur Corridor, also referred to as the TRIPP project (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity). It notes that this project will establish the economic and infrastructural foundation for the regional normalization process. High expectations are placed on 2026 for taking concrete steps toward the realization of this initiative.
The report also mentions the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group, describing it as a symbol of the decades-long failure of political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Karabakh issue. “The termination of the OSCE Minsk Group’s mission proves that the Karabakh conflict has been completely removed from the international agenda,” the Turkish broadcaster emphasized.
Furthermore, the news outlet does not rule out the possibility of constitutional changes following upcoming elections in Armenia. The article suggests that removing references to territorial claims against Azerbaijan from the preamble of Armenia’s Constitution is of "critical importance" for finalizing the peace treaty.
The report concludes by highlighting the potential for new collaborative steps in the transport, trade, and energy sectors, which would allow the two nations to build a relationship based on a foundation of stable and lasting peace.
