Pashinyan Says Armenia, Türkiye Will Establish Diplomatic Ties, Open Border

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Wednesday that Armenia and Türkiye will establish diplomatic relations and reopen their long-closed border.

Speaking at a press conference, Pashinyan described the discussions in Türkiye as “open and sincere,” stating that the agenda focused on state-to-state ties, rather than only Armenian-Turkish normalization, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu.

Emphasizing the positive outcome of his recent meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he said: “All issues were discussed - from the opening of communications to the restoration of the historical Ani bridge.”

He acknowledged that no concrete steps were agreed upon, such as opening the land border, but stressed the importance of a long-term approach.

“Such complex and deep issues cannot be resolved with a single action. We need to build trust and prepare the public. But I have no doubt that we will reach that point: diplomatic relations will be established, and the border will be opened,” he said.

Pashinyan also linked the normalization with Türkiye to a broader national goal. “This is part of our strategy to preserve Armenia’s independence, sovereignty, and statehood,” he added.