Ankara: Normalization process with Armenia will continue in close  coordination with Azerbaijan

ArmInfo.The process of normalizing relations between Turkey and Armenia will continue in close coordination with Azerbaijan, according to the Turkish Ministry  of Foreign Affairs' 2026 Action Program.  The document notes that  ensuring lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus remains  one of Ankara's top foreign policy priorities.

"The process of normalizing relations with Armenia will continue in  close coordination with Azerbaijan.  Turkey will also continue to  support the peace process between Yerevan and Baku. It is emphasized  that for long-term stability and security in the region, the  Turkish-Armenian and Azerbaijani-Armenian processes must advance in a  coordinated manner," the document, as quoted by APA, states. "Our  strategic partnership is intended to contribute to peace, prosperity,  and stability in the South Caucasus through bilateral and  multilateral initiatives. At the same time, our close coordination  and cooperation with Azerbaijan within the framework of regional  normalization processes will continue with determination," the  document states.

The normalization process between Armenia and Turkey was initiated on  December 13, 2021, by then- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut  Cavusoglu. At the time, he emphasized that Ankara would act in  coordination with Azerbaijan regarding any steps taken toward  normalizing relations with Armenia.

Both sides appointed special representatives to facilitate the  process: Serdar K?l?c for Turkey and Ruben Rubinyan for Armenia.  While these envoys have held several rounds of negotiations, no major  breakthroughs have been achieved to date, with the exception of the  launch of direct air cargo and passenger flights between the two  countries.