Yerevan reaffirms its political will to ensure unimpeded  communication between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan

ArmInfo.  Armenia reaffirms its political will to ensure unimpeded communication between mainland  Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic within the framework of agreed-upon  terms, as stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a government session on January 15.

"I would like to emphasize and reaffirm our political will: within  the framework of agreed-upon terms, we are ready, willing, and will  definitely move in this direction, including by ensuring unimpeded  communication between mainland Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan  Autonomous Republic in accordance with the principles we have  repeatedly stated. We are determined to move beyond the logic of  conflict here as well and embrace a normal, peaceful atmosphere and  mindset," Pashinyan said.

Additionally, the Prime Minister noted that the  process would not be  quick in either Armenia or Azerbaijan, as discourses shaped by years  of conflict still persist in both societies. "It must be noted that  in both Armenia and Azerbaijan, the current discourse no longer  corresponds to today's realities, and this is precisely what I mean.  At the same time, blaming people is also wrong, because a logic that  has persisted for 35 years or more cannot be stopped with a single  action, a single lever, or a single brake. Therefore, we must adopt a  more practical approach and focus on work, because the practical  benefits of peace can be far more effective than endless debates over  various theses, doubts, or challenges," Pashinyan said. The Prime  Minister expressed gratitude to members of the government, as well as  representatives of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches,  and all state bodies for their support and work during this period,  which, he noted, enabled reaching this milestone.

The previous day, the Armenian Foreign Ministry published a document  outlining the procedures for implementing the Trump Pathway for  International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project. The document was  presented following the Mirzoyan-Rubio meeting in Washington. It is  noted that the document represents a new step toward fulfilling the  commitments made at the White House on August 8, 2025, to promote  lasting peace in the South Caucasus. It is emphasized that it sets  out the framework for implementing TRIPP. "This framework does not  create and is not intended to create any legal obligations or  liabilities for Armenia or the United States," the document states.  It is emphasized that Armenia's sovereignty and jurisdiction over  border and customs operations are absolute and indisputable. "All  border and customs activities are expected to be conducted in  accordance with internationally recognized border management  standards, adhering to the principles of the August 8 Declaration,  using a front-office-back- office operating model. Armenia intends to  continue to develop and implement modern integrated border management  practices, for which the United States can provide technical  assistance, including: risk-based inspection and customs clearance  procedures; modern screening technologies; digital customs and border  systems; coordinated interagency processes; and capacity development  for Armenian civil servants," the document states.

It also states that modern information systems will be installed for  border and customs management, which will remain under Armenia's  sovereign control.