The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met in Copenhagen, Denmark on 2 October 2025, on the margins of 7th Summit of the European Political Community.

Both sides highlighted the significance of agreements reached during Washington Peace Summit initiated by the US President Donald J. Trump. They reaffirmed readiness to work for further strengthening of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia underscored the benefits of transport communications in the region, discussed current progress of infrastructural development in the territory of Azerbaijan and TRIPP project in the territory of Armenia, exchanging views about the implementation of Washington Declaration.

In this regard, the sides welcomed the decision adopted unanimously on the closure of the OSCE Minsk Process and its related structures.

Both sides highlighted the importance of further implementing Confidence-Building Measures and agreed to continue their contacts. 

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In Copenhagen, within the framework of the 7th Summit of the European Political Community, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the Republic of France Emmanuel Macron.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Macron discussed the course of Armenia-France multi-sectoral cooperation and development prospects. The parties reaffirmed the high level of the privileged relations established between Armenia and France and emphasized the importance of implementing new joint initiatives.

Issues related to regional developments, the agreements reached at the Washington Peace Summit, and the implementation of the TRIPP project were also discussed.

The French President reaffirmed his country’s continued support for Armenia’s independence and sovereignty, as well as the agenda of democratic reforms. Prime Minister Pashinyan thanked France for the comprehensive support provided to Armenia at this important period.

The parties agreed to continue close contacts on bilateral and multilateral platforms.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the 7th Summit of the European Political Community in Copenhagen.

The leaders of the countries were welcomed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The plenary session of the summit then took place.

Then, the summit participants posed for a family photo.

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Within the framework of the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had brief contacts with foreign partners.

In particular, the Prime Minister discussed issues of bilateral interest with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Council President António Costa, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Estonian Prime Minister Kristian Michail, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Faroe Islands Prime Minister Aksel Johannesen, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela, Romanian President Nicușor Dan and other partners.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, in Copenhagen.

During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the further development of multi-sectoral cooperation between Armenia and Montenegro. The parties considered the deepening of cooperation in the trade, economic and tourism sectors promising and agreed to take consistent steps in these areas.

The President of Montenegro welcomed the initialing of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that it will open up broad development opportunities for the region.

The parties agreed to continue the dialogue within the framework of high-level mutual visits.

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On October 2, within the framework of the 7th Summit of the European Political Community held in Copenhagen, a meeting was held between Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.

During the meeting, the process of Armenia-European Union cooperation and the prospects for its expansion were discussed. The parties attached importance to the implementation of joint initiatives in the areas of strengthening democracy, the rule of law, regional stability and economic development.

Prime Minister Pashinyan highly appreciated the European Parliament’s continued attention and support for Armenia, emphasizing the agenda of deepening cooperation and partnership with the EU.

In turn, Roberta Metsola reaffirmed the European Parliament’s readiness to continue supporting Armenia in its democratic reforms, institutional development and strengthening the peace agenda.

The parties also exchanged views on regional developments, the implementation of the agreements reached at the Washington Peace Summit, and the TRIPP project.

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In Copenhagen, within the framework of the 7th Summit of the European Political Community, the meeting of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan with the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen took place.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Pashinyan, President Costa and President von der Leyen discussed the Armenia-European Union partnership agenda, the process of democratic reforms in our country, and the prospects for the development of economic cooperation.

The parties also touched upon regional developments, the outcomes of the Washington Peace Summit and the implementation of the TRIPP project. In this context, the importance of the Crossroads of Peace initiative was highlighted as an important pillar of regional cooperation and sustainable development.

The Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission reaffirmed the EU’s continued support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its agenda of democratic and economic reforms. Prime Minister Pashinyan expressed gratitude for the support and highlighted the importance of deepening the partnership with the EU.

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Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech at the closing session of the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen. The Prime Minister, in particular, noted:

''Dear Prime Minister Frederisken,
Esteemed colleagues,
Excellencies,

Allow me to congratulate Denmark for the excellent organization of 7th European Political Community Summit. Indeed, today we have discussed pressing issues which are driving political, security and economic agenda of all our states. Building on the success of all EPC Summits, Armenia is preparing to host next 8th Summit in Yerevan.

Hosting the 8th EPC Summit in Armenia will reinforce our integration into the European family and provide an opportunity to showcase our progress in democratic reforms.

Saying this I would like to once again thank all and each of you for the granted privilege to have you all in Yerevan. For our region of South Caucasus being more connected to Europe is of strategic importance. EPC Summits have been playing also an important role in promoting peace and stability in our region. It is noteworthy, that in the margins of this very Summit in Prague in 2022 Armenia and Azerbaijan reaffirmed their respect to each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity based on the Ama-Ata declaration of 1991. This agreement was reached in the presence and active involvement of Emanuel Macron-President of France and former President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Last year again within the EPC Armenia and Azerbaijan reciprocally supported each other’s candidacy to host one of the upcoming EPC Summits.

These agreements in fact paved the way to historic summit in Washington DC where I and President Aliyev declared peace. And now in 2026 in Yerevan and in 2027 in Baku you will be visiting two states who are working towards strengthening and institutionalization of peace and connectivity.

Taking this into account, one of the key topics for EPC Yerevan will be connectivity. The implementation of Middle Corridor and unimpeded connectivity of goods, energy, fiber-optic cables between Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia is of mutual interest.

In addition, I believe that especially today it’s crucial to strengthen Europe’s ability to fight the hybrid threats we face and, at the same time, maintain the integrity of democratic governance, the rule of law, free and fair elections, and political pluralism, even in the face of internal or external pressures.

As Armenia will be hosting the COP17 on Biodiversity next year as well, we hope that EPC can also serve as a platform to discuss the green transition agenda, with the understanding that outcomes of our discussion will be later brought to the global arena during COP17.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Armenia has already started the preparations of 8th EPC Summit. And in upcoming months we will be sharing some new ideas and initiatives aiming to further strengthen and give new impetus to the European Political Community.

Once again extending my appreciation to Copenhagen, I wish to extend my invitation to all of you to meet on May 4th 2026 in Yerevan.

But we are preparing an unofficial, friendly welcome party for May 3th, Sunday evening. So I hope to see all of you there. It will be an honor and pleasure to host all of you.

Thank you''.