According to political scientist Gurgen Simonyan, the U.S. approach is to "help Armenia get back on its feet, build a new-quality army, strengthen its defense capabilities, and ensure economic growth"
Based on information from the Armenian Foreign Ministry following the meeting, no breakthrough occurred. Here is what is known about the outcome of the negotiations, along with a comment from political analyst Robert Ghevondyan
Ararat Mirzoyan discussed at the press conference in Nicosia the paths to achieving peace and normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, Armenia’s cooperation with Cyprus, and the opening of diplomatic missions in both capitals
Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan believes that Azerbaijan is not currently planning to launch large-scale military actions against Armenia, viewing the statements from Baku as part of a "diplomatic game"
There are only five months left until the end of 2024, but officials from Azerbaijan and Armenia have expressed hopes in their statements for a peace treaty between the two countries to be signed before the New Year
Chairman of the Committee for the Protection of Freedom of Speech Ashot Melikyan discussed the achievements and challenges of journalists and Armenian media over the past three months
This initiative will be financed by the U.S. State Department. Yerevan has not yet specified which particular issues it expects the American advisor to address.
The European Union has approved a decision to provide Armenia with 10 million euros from the European Peace Facility and announced the start of a dialogue with Yerevan on visa liberalization
Political scientist Areg Kochinyan believes that if Armenia participates in the event, Azerbaijan will likely attempt to organize the signing of some sort of document, such as a framework agreement
Aliyev named the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group and amendments to the Armenian constitution as important conditions for signing a peace treaty between the two countries.
Commentary by political analyst Hakob Badalyan on why the Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting did not take place in London. Current status of the negotiation process and future expectations
In expert circles, the success of this process is linked to the global political situation, the resolution of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, and the clarification of the European Union's position and role in the South Caucasus
A US State Department representative stated that concluding a peace treaty will require "difficult compromises" from both sides. Armenian experts claim that Armenia has already made "all possible and impossible concessions."
A national strategy and action plan for the prevention of dementia in the elderly has been developed. The project's implementers and participants are sharing details about it
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that the "final step" for signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be the opening of the "Zangezur Corridor." Political analyst Ara Poghosyan, however, notes that this is just one of several preconditions