Armenia and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding on the restoration of the historic Ani Bridge during the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan.

The announcement was made by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

“Had a productive exchange with the Vice President of Türkiye, Cevdet Yılmaz, on the margins of the European Political Community. Touched upon bilateral and regional cooperation opportunities between Armenia and Turkey.

Welcomed the signing of the protocol on the joint reconstruction of the historic Ani Bridge.”

For his part, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said on X that he had a comprehensive and productive meeting with Pashinyan in Yerevan, during which bilateral relations were discussed.

“During our meeting with His Excellency Pashinyan, we comprehensively assessed our bilateral relations. We also had the opportunity to discuss steps aimed at strengthening transport, customs, energy, and digital infrastructure and connectivity,” he said.

Yılmaz also highlighted progress in the normalisation process.

“We are particularly pleased that the mutually constructive steps taken within the framework of the normalisation process are yielding tangible progress,” he said.

Referring to the Ani Bridge, Yılmaz said the signing of the memorandum on its joint restoration would contribute to creating a solid environment for peace and security.

He stressed that Turkey would continue to support regional cooperation.

“Based on regional peace, dialogue, and stability, we will resolutely continue our approach to promoting normalisation in the South Caucasus, expanding economic cooperation, and strengthening people-to-people contacts,” he said.

Yılmaz thanked Pashinyan for the hospitality and expressed hope that the meeting would contribute to further positive developments.

The protocol on implementing restoration works of the historic Ani (Silk Road) Bridge on the Armenia–Turkey border was signed by Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia’s special representative for the normalisation process, and Serdar Kılıç, Turkey’s special representative.