Istanbul: Azerbaijani and Armenian parliament speakers convened a significant bilateral meeting in Istanbul on April 17. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions between the speakers focused on recent developments aimed at bolstering peace and stability in the context of normalizing relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The meeting also emphasized the establishment and expansion of trade ties between the two nations.
The role of the IPU Assembly as a vital platform for fostering interparliamentary cooperation was underscored during the meeting. Special appreciation was extended to IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong for his efforts in facilitating the dialogue between the two parliamentary leaders.
The speakers reflected positively on their contacts within international organizations, following an earlier meeting in Geneva in October 2025. They expressed a commitment to continuing these engagements to further constructive parliamentary dialogue and strengthen trust between the societies of Azerbaijan and Armenia.