Published on: 2026-09-24
Source: United Nations – Объединенные Нации –
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September 24, 2026 UN
Speaking at the general political debates of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, achieved on August 8, 2025, with the assistance of US President Donald Trump, opened new opportunities for the South Caucasus. According to Pashinyan, the breakthrough would have been impossible without the personal involvement of the American president. Now, he emphasized, the parties must strengthen the peace and make it the foundation of long-term relations.
One of the key projects named by Pashinyan was TRIPP – “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.” It involves developing transport connections through the territory of Armenia, including between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, while respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction of the states. According to the prime minister, direct rail communication will open new routes for Armenia to Russia, Central Asia, and China. In the future, together with the opening of the railway between Armenia and Turkey, it could also connect China and Central Asia with Turkey and the European Union.
“After almost 35 years of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, we are now discussing the construction of pipelines, power lines, and roads in addition to the East-West railway as part of the TRIPP project,” Pashinyan said. According to him, this will allow not only Armenia but the entire South Caucasus to become a “crossroads of peace.” The Prime Minister reported that Armenia and the United States are working on establishing a company to implement the project: initially, Armenia will own 26 percent of its shares, and the US – 74 percent.
At the same time, Pashinyan noted that a number of issues between the countries remain unresolved. Among them are determining the fate of several thousand missing persons, demining, and the return of Armenians held in Azerbaijan in connection with the conflict.
The Prime Minister noted that conflict rhetoric in certain circles of both countries fuels pessimists, and called for making the strengthening and institutionalization of peace the main theme of cooperation.
“For two and a half years now, no one has died or been injured as a result of shootings between Armenia and Azerbaijan. I believe this is the main value that has arisen thanks to cooperation,” he said. The next important step, Pashinyan called the signing and ratification of the agreement initialed by the parties on the establishment of peace and interstate relations.
Speaking about Armenia’s foreign policy, the prime minister emphasized the importance of normalizing relations with neighbors. According to him, Yerevan and Ankara intend to promote the rapprochement process, and Armenia’s relations with Russia are undergoing a transformation after the establishment of peace with Azerbaijan. Pashinyan expressed hope that they will develop based on friendship and mutual respect.
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