Armenia and Azerbaijan Hold Budget Debates in Peaceful Environment
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan acknowledged a historic step in regional relations, expressing gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for Azerbaijan's decision to lift cargo transit restrictions to Armenia.
Speaking during budget hearings in parliament, Pashinyan noted that Armenia's budget discussions were taking place "in a peaceful environment with Azerbaijan" for the first time, marking a shift after decades of tension.
- Armenia is prepared to facilitate transit for Turkish trucks along the Margara–Yeghegnadzor–Sisian–Goris route.
- The first batch of grain from Kazakhstan will be delivered to Armenia via the Azerbaijan–Georgia–Armenia railway route.
"At the moment, this is the only option that the Armenian side can implement,"
the prime minister said. Author's summary: Armenia sees a historic shift in relations with Azerbaijan, with peaceful budget debates and increased cooperation.