Armenian prime minister discusses reconciliation with Erdogan in landmark Turkey visit

Source: Associated Press

Armenian prime minister discusses reconciliation with Erdogan in landmark Turkey visit

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated 2:35 PM EDT, June 20, 2025

ISTANBUL (AP) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday about possible steps to normalize ties between their countries that were strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s alliance with Azerbaijan, officials said.

Turkey and Armenia have no formal diplomatic ties and the meeting in Istanbul — the first “working visit” by Pashinyan to Turkey -- marks a significant step in reconciliation efforts between the pair.

As well as mending strained relations, the two also discussed the recent peace efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the war between Israel and Iran, according to a statement from Erdogan’s office.

The statement did not provide details on the possible steps toward reconciliation, but Armenia is seeking the reopening of a joint border with Turkey that would help end the country’s isolation.

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