Erdogan tells Pashinyan Türkiye backs normalization of Armenia ties
22:55, 23/09/2026, Wednesday
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan receives Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the Turkish House (Turkevi) on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, on September 23, 2026.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday that Ankara supports normalizing trade and transport ties with Yerevan, emphasizing his government's commitment to maintaining positive momentum in bilateral relations as they met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Ankara supports efforts to normalize trade and transport ties with Yerevan, emphasizing his government's commitment to maintaining positive momentum in bilateral relations during their meeting in New York.
Diplomatic engagement at UN General Assembly
The two leaders convened at the Turkish House — known as Turkevi — on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, according to a statement from Türkiye's Communications Directorate. They discussed bilateral relations alongside regional and global issues, reviewing recent developments in the South Caucasus and exploring avenues for expanded cooperation.
Regional peace process
Erdogan stated that Türkiye welcomes reciprocal steps taken recently in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He noted that expanding cooperation between Ankara and Yerevan within international organizations is contributing to the broader normalization process, adding that sustained dialogue serves the interests of both nations and regional stability.
Erdogan invited Pashinyan to attend the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Türkiye. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also attended the meeting at Turkevi.