Normalization of relations with Armenia was on top of the agenda as Turkish and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Hakan Fidan and Ceyhun Bayramov met in Ankara on August 27, the Hurriyet Daily News reports.
The two ministers also raised bilateral issues including economic and trade cooperation as well as energy, transportation and other relevant areas.
The last round of talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan was held in July 2024 under the initiative and with participation of the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met in Washington, D.C. in the framework of their participation in the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit.
The parties noted the progress Armenia and Azerbaijan have achieved towards the conclusion of a historic peace deal and establishment of interstate relations, and agreed to continue the work.
Turkey and Armenia are also in talks for the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening the sealed border.
Turkish and Armenian special envoys recently met on the border as part of normalization efforts. They announced that they will start technical works for the resumption of the functions of a railroad between the two countries.
