At the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, the representative of the ruling party of Armenia announced the beginning of a new era of stability in the South Caucasus, stressing the economic and humanitarian benefits of the peace process with Azerbaijan.

Hasmik Hakobyan, deputy of the “Civil Agreement” faction, in his speech called the joint declaration of August 8, 2025 a historical milestone, which established the recognition of mutual sovereignty based on the Alma-Ata declaration.

The politician considered the fact that, thanks to diplomatic efforts, there have been no armed incidents and casualties on the borders for almost two years, and it was also possible to ensure the return of prisoners. Yerevan considers regional economic integration to be the main driver of lasting peace.

As an example, Hakobyan pointed to the launch of the TRIPP program, within the framework of which, in November of last year, for the first time since 1991, a cargo train from Azerbaijan arrived in Armenia through the territory of Georgia.

“We are also ready to facilitate transit transportation between Azerbaijan and Turkey, believing that interdependence is the best antidote to enmity,” the Armenian parliamentarian emphasized.

Ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 2026, the Armenian authorities are promoting the concept of “Real Armenia”, which is aimed at development in internationally recognized territories.

According to Hakobyan, the government strives to make democracy and peace irreversible by building a future where state borders serve not as obstacles, but exclusively as gates of regional cooperation.

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