On August 31, 2026, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Bishkek, within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
The leaders emphasized the historic significance of the peace summit held in Washington on August 8, 2025, the joint declaration signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Ilham Aliyev under the witness of US President Donald Trump, as well as the initialing of the Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The export of Azerbaijani oil products to Armenia, the transit of grain and other goods originating from third countries through the territory of Azerbaijan to Armenia, as well as the establishment of trade relations between the two countries were highlighted as important practical manifestations of the strengthening of peace. The leaders also welcomed contacts between the business communities and exchanged views on the possibilities of further expanding mutually beneficial economic, trade and energy cooperation.
The parties noted the important role of the relevant state commissions on the demarcation of the state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan and emphasized the importance of continuing their work in accordance with the agreements reached between the two countries.
The leaders discussed further practical steps related to the implementation of the Trump Initiative for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), one of the important outcomes of the Washington Peace Summit, and emphasized the importance of connectivity projects within the framework of TRIPP.
The leaders welcomed the confidence-building contacts involving parliamentarians and civil society representatives, noting their importance in strengthening mutual trust and supporting the broader peace agenda.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Ilham Aliyev agreed to continue steps aimed at strengthening lasting peace, normalizing interstate relations, and strengthening connectivity through direct bilateral contact.
