Turkish soil welcomes the landing of Armenian Premier

Breaking New Ground:

Turkey and Armenia, neighboring nations yet to establish official diplomatic ties, find themselves on an unexpected path towards reconciliation. On June 20, 2025, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia stepped foot in Istanbul, Turkey, marking a significant milestone.

Upon arrival, Pashinyan was received by Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister, Berris Ekindi. The meeting was confirmed by Armenia's government press service and footage was shared, highlighting this historic encounter. The reason behind Pashinyan's trip? A "working visit," as stated by the press service.

Later in the day, Pashinyan engaged with local Armenian community representatives and held a highly anticipated meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the evening. Accompanying Pashinyan was a delegation including Foreign Minister Araarat Mirzoyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Vaan Kostanyan, and Parliament's Vice-Speaker and Special Representative for Normalizing Relations, Ruben Rubinyan.

The last time diplomatic steps between Turkey and Armenia were taken was in 2009 when foreign ministers signed protocols for normalizing relations in Zurich. However, the documents were never ratified, and in March 2018, Yerevan announced their annulment.

The recent developments are not a mere coincidence. In June 2023, Pashinyan visited Turkey to attend Erdogan's inauguration ceremony. Then, in early June 2025, a telephone conversation took place between Pashinyan and Erdogan, where they discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, and agreed to continue the dialogue.

This new chapter in Armenia-Turkey relations unfolds amidst complex regional dynamics, including historic disputes and Turkey's close alliance with Azerbaijan. The two countries share a contentious history, with tensions stemming from the closed border since 1993, disagreements over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and historical interpretations of the Armenian massacres in 1915.

The recent telephone conversation and the planned in-person meeting in Istanbul are steps towards reconciliation and potentially reopening of the Armenia-Turkey border. The discussions are expected to address broader regional issues such as the ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Iran.

Stay tuned for more updates as these historic processes continue to unfold. Let's hope for a new era of peace and cooperation between Turkey and Armenia!

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The recent meeting between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia and Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister, Berris Ekindi, amidst complex regional dynamics, such as war-and-conflicts and politics, can be linked to the general news of Armenia-Turkey relations. This encounter follows a series of diplomatic efforts, including migration of leaders between the two countries, with hopes of reopening the Armenia-Turkey border and fostering peace and cooperation. For regular updates on this historic development, consider donating to Charter97.org, following them on various social media platforms, and engaging in discussions about this crucial topic.