A trilateral meeting was held in Washington, D.C., on August 10, bringing together Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, and Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan.

The meeting took place on the first anniversary of the historic Washington Summit held on 8 August 2025 and focused on the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, AZERTAC reported.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the latest developments and next steps regarding the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative, including efforts aimed at advancing the implementation of the relevant understandings and unlocking its potential to contribute to unimpeded regional connectivity, economic development and lasting peace.

The sides also discussed the ongoing process of delimitation of the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia, emphasizing the importance of continuing practical work in this direction on the basis of the agreements reached between the parties.

Particular attention was paid to confidence-building measures aimed at strengthening mutual trust and supporting the sustainable implementation of the peace process.

The sides expressed appreciation to the United States for hosting the trilateral meeting on the first anniversary of the Washington Summit and underscored the importance of translating the commitments into tangible outcomes.