Türkiye has announced the completion of preparations to launch direct trade with Armenia.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that as of May 11, 2026, “all necessary bureaucratic procedures have been completed.” However, technical and bureaucratic work on opening the land border between the two countries is still ongoing.

Under the new regulations, goods transported from Türkiye to Armenia via third countries may now list Armenia or Türkiye as the final destination or country of origin. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said Ankara will continue to promote the development of economic ties and cooperation in the South Caucasus for the benefit of all countries and peoples in the region.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan revealed the expected procedural changes earlier on May 12.