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Türkiye Stresses Readiness to Normalize Relations with Armenia
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday reaffirmed Türkiye’s stance on restoring diplomatic relations with Armenia.
He stated, “When Azerbaijan and Armenia sign a final peace agreement, we will be ready to normalize relations with Armenia. We have declared this before.”
Fidan emphasized that Armenia’s strong interest in regional peace is largely influenced by “a declaration of intent from us regarding the normalization of relations with Türkiye.”
He also highlighted that reopening the border and boosting economic activity are significant concerns for Armenia.
Fidan made these remarks while addressing questions and critiques from parliamentarians during the deliberation of his ministry’s 2026 budget at the Turkish Parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee.
He stressed that Türkiye does not seek a “frozen conflict in the South Caucasus.”
Fidan explained, “If we normalize relations at this point, we will have taken away the biggest reason for Armenia to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan. Therefore, we may face the possibility of a frozen conflict in the region. We do not want this.”
The minister also pointed out that both nations had begun negotiations in Washington but noted that two key issues remain unresolved: the Zangezur Corridor and certain aspects of the Armenian constitution.
Fidan concluded that once these matters are settled and Azerbaijan finalizes the agreement, Türkiye would proceed to reopen its border gates with Armenia.
He stated, “When Azerbaijan and Armenia sign a final peace agreement, we will be ready to normalize relations with Armenia. We have declared this before.”
Fidan emphasized that Armenia’s strong interest in regional peace is largely influenced by “a declaration of intent from us regarding the normalization of relations with Türkiye.”
He also highlighted that reopening the border and boosting economic activity are significant concerns for Armenia.
Fidan made these remarks while addressing questions and critiques from parliamentarians during the deliberation of his ministry’s 2026 budget at the Turkish Parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee.
He stressed that Türkiye does not seek a “frozen conflict in the South Caucasus.”
Fidan explained, “If we normalize relations at this point, we will have taken away the biggest reason for Armenia to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan. Therefore, we may face the possibility of a frozen conflict in the region. We do not want this.”
The minister also pointed out that both nations had begun negotiations in Washington but noted that two key issues remain unresolved: the Zangezur Corridor and certain aspects of the Armenian constitution.
Fidan concluded that once these matters are settled and Azerbaijan finalizes the agreement, Türkiye would proceed to reopen its border gates with Armenia.
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