Armenia Seeks Full Normalization with Türkiye, Border Opening Crucial: FM Spokeswoman

Armenian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan stated that Armenia is committed to achieving full normalization with Türkiye, highlighting the crucial importance of opening the border between the two countries.

Recalling that Armeni and Azerbaijan have agreed on basic principles, she stressed there are "very strong and clear commitments" toward establishing peace.

Badalyan pointed to the significance of implementing TRIPP (Trump's International Peace and Prosperity Route), noting that many countries are seeking alternative connections and routes.

On Ankara-Yerevan ties, she underlined that "there is a high level of political dialogue between Armenia and Türkiye."

She mentioned that the two countries are carrying out joint projects, citing the renovation of a border bridge as an example.

Badalyan emphasized that full normalization is the goal, adding: "Our expectation is that initialing the [Armenia-Azerbaijan] peace treaty will promote the normalization of relations with Türkiye, which means opening the border, because that’s very important."