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'Pashinyan's election win shows Armenian voters want peace with Turkey'

'Pashinyan's election win shows Armenian voters want peace with Turkey'

Despite the military defeat in Karabakh, Armenian voters chose to re-elect Pashinyan in a decision that journalist Vartan Estukyan described as a clear vote for peace and rapproachment with Turkey and Azerbaijan.

11 June 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'Armenia is looking for ways to breathe'

MASİS KÜRKÇÜGİL ON TURKEY-ARMENIA RAPPROACHMENT

'Armenia is looking for ways to breathe'

"Armenia holds no trump card for either regional or international policy. Consequently, rather than pursuing a balancing act, it is seeking ways to breathe. The cost of Russian influence has been heavy," says Kürkçügil.

16 May 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Turkey, Armenia set to resume direct trade

Turkey, Armenia set to resume direct trade

Work regarding the opening of the shared land border is still underway, said the foreign ministry spokesperson.

Turkey-Armenia border nearly ready to open, officials say

Turkey-Armenia border nearly ready to open, officials say

Officials from both Ankara and Yerevan welcome the progress made in normalization efforts initiated in 2022.

Turkey, Armenia agree to restore historic Ani Bridge

Turkey, Armenia agree to restore historic Ani Bridge

Delegations from the two countries met in the Armenian capital, evaluating ongoing normalization efforts on the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit.

Turkey, Armenia hold fifth ‘normalization’ meeting at border

Turkey, Armenia hold fifth ‘normalization’ meeting at border

In this latest meeting, the representatives agreed on facilitating visa procedures for holders of diplomatic and official passports, aiming to ease travel restrictions and promote diplomatic engagement.

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who visited Turkey for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reiterated their desire for the opening of borders with Turkey, stating, "Like other peoples in the world, our peoples deserve peace, and none of us are condemned to perpetual enmity. We truly have the opportunity for peace right now."

Concert in İstanbul in commemoration of Khachaturian postponed

Concert in İstanbul in commemoration of Khachaturian postponed

The developments in Karabakh and Armenia were cited as the reason for the postponment.

22 September 2023

How can Peace Journalism be practiced? Why is it important?

How can Peace Journalism be practiced? Why is it important?

We remember and remind others of Prof. Dr. Sevda Alankuş's handbook "Peace Journalism" among the bianet books.

20 September 2023

Azerbaijan should bring Karabakh to International Court, Erdoğan says in Baku visit

Azerbaijan should bring Karabakh to International Court, Erdoğan says in Baku visit

Azerbaijan reclaimed some parts of the Nagorno-Karabakah region after 44-day clashes in 2020. Bringing the issue to the international court would "reintroduce the West to the world," according to Erdoğan.

21 October 2022

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

The president had a series of meetings with other government leaders at the European Political Community summit in Prague.

Only Russia benefits from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, says MP Paylan

Only Russia benefits from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, says MP Paylan

The MP has criticized "war-mongers" after yesterday's clashes that left 99 soldiers dead, and called for a lasting ceasefire.

14 September 2022

Türkiye-Armenia normalization: 'Reopening borders more important than mine clearance'

Türkiye-Armenia normalization: 'Reopening borders more important than mine clearance'

"Mine clearance is of course valuable, but the people don't use the mined area anyway. Border crossings, the railway and the airways should be opened as soon as possible," says the former mayor of the border province of Kars.

27 July 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey's Armenian community welcomes Ankara-Yerevan normalization talks

Turkey's Armenian community welcomes Ankara-Yerevan normalization talks

The Armenian Patriarch in Turkey and the head of an Armenian foundation praised the normalization efforts following a phone conversation between President Erdoğan and PM Pashinyan.

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

The two leaders spoke over the phone after the meeting of the special envoys for normalization on July 1.

Third meeting held by special representatives for normalization process

TURKEY-ARMENIA RELATIONS

Third meeting held by special representatives for normalization process

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has released a written statement regarding the third meeting of the special representatives for the normalization process between Turkey and Armeni̇a.

Pashinyan: Normalization talks between Turkey-Armenia should not be neglected

Pashinyan: Normalization talks between Turkey-Armenia should not be neglected

The two countries initiated a new normalization process in December. While the results may not come quickly, the efforts should continue, says Armenia's PM.

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

“Turkey supports and actively contributes to the efforts for establishing peace and stability in the region,” reads the statement of the Foreign Ministry.

HDP's Paylan welcomes meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia

HDP's Paylan welcomes meeting of foreign ministers of Turkey, Armenia

Peoples’ Democratic Party Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has expressed support in a social media message after Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu and his counterpart Mirzoyan from Armeni̇a met in Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

First flight from Yerevan to İstanbul amid 'normalization' efforts

First flight from Yerevan to İstanbul amid 'normalization' efforts

A plane with 60 passengers has landed in İstanbul.

2 February 2022

Turkey urges de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL

Turkey urges de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

Chaired by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, Turkey’s National Security Council convened on January 27 and stated that “escalation is not in the interest of anyone”, calling for a de-escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

28 January 2022

President Erdoğan appoints envoy for normalization with Armenia

President Erdoğan appoints envoy for normalization with Armenia

Serdar Kılıç, a former ambassador to US, has been appointed as Turkey's envoy.

11 January 2022

Arrested in Greece, writer Sevan Nişanyan faces deportation to Turkey

Arrested in Greece, writer Sevan Nişanyan faces deportation to Turkey

İra Tzourou, the spouse of writer Sevan Nişanyan, has made a statement on social media and said that the judge will decide to which country he will be deported.

Çavuşoğlu: Special envoys of Turkey, Armenia to meet in Moscow

NORMALIZATION EFFORTS

Çavuşoğlu: Special envoys of Turkey, Armenia to meet in Moscow

Seeking to normalize relations, the two countries appointed special envoys mid-December.

27 December 2021

Turkey to appoint former ambassador to US as special envoy for 'normalization' with Armenia

Turkey to appoint former ambassador to US as special envoy for 'normalization' with Armenia

Flag carriers of Turkey and Armenia have applied to operate flights between İstanbul and Yerevan, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

16 December 2021

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey, Armenia to initiate new normalization process

Çavuşoğlu: Turkey, Armenia to initiate new normalization process

Ankara and Yerevan will appoint special envoys to discuss normalization, the foreign minister has said.

14 December 2021

Turkey-Armeni̇a relations: Is normalization near?

Turkey-Armeni̇a relations: Is normalization near?

Turkey’s Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has talked about normalization with Armeni̇a, in a first after a long time.

29 September 2021

When will Turkey-Armeni̇a border be opened?

HDP MP PAYLAN ASKS

When will Turkey-Armeni̇a border be opened?

Bringing the calls of Armeni̇a’s PM Pashinyan for normalization with Turkey to the Parliamentary agenda, HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has asked Vice President Fuat Oktay when diplomation relations will begin with Armeni̇a.

10 September 2021

Armeni̇a applies to ECtHR against Turkey

Armeni̇a applies to ECtHR against Turkey

Armeni̇a has filed an inter-state case against Turkey, complaining that “Turkey provided assistance to the Azerbaijani armed forces during the conflict” in Nagorno-Karabakh in September-November 2020.

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

Speaking about the coronavirus restrictions ahead of the “gradual normalization” as of March 1, President Erdoğan has said that the related decisions will be taken at the Presidential cabinet meeting.

26 February 2021

Karabakh: Turkey sends general, troops to monitor truce

Karabakh: Turkey sends general, troops to monitor truce

The troops will start their duty once the construction of the monitoring center is completed, the minister of defense has said.

30 December 2020

‘The only winner of Karabakh War is Russia’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘The only winner of Karabakh War is Russia’

Amid ongoing conflicts following the violation of Armenia-Azerbaijan truce in the South Caucasus, HDP MP Garo Paylan underlines that Russia’s policy is not oriented towards ending conflicts and notes that Turkey should establish peace.

17 December 2020 Pınar Tarcan

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