Abu Dhabi, July 10, 2025 — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, where they discussed key issues related to the normalization of relations between the two countries.
According to a statement released by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks reaffirmed that direct, bilateral negotiations remain the most effective format for resolving all outstanding issues in the peace process.
Both leaders assessed recent progress on border delimitation and instructed their respective state commissions to continue practical work in this area.
The sides also agreed to maintain momentum in the normalization process by continuing confidence-building measures and bilateral dialogue, including future discussions at both the technical and high political levels.
The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere, with substantive discussions covering critical points of the peace agenda — including finalizing a draft peace treaty, opening the Zangezur corridor, and further steps toward regional connectivity and cooperation.
President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan jointly expressed their gratitude to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his hospitality and support in hosting the meeting.
This latest round of talks marks another step forward in the post-conflict reconciliation process and reflects growing regional ownership over the path to long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
