Iran and Armenia conducted joint military exercises on April 9–10 along their shared border, focusing on counterterrorism reinforcing regional stability. The exercises involved high-level military personnel and were aimed at neutralising simulated terrorist threats targeting border checkpoints.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met on April 12 during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss the status of normalisation efforts between the two countries.
Armenia and Iran are conducting a joint military exercise on the border between the two countries.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the Armenian occupation of Azerbaijan’s territory prevented the South Caucasus from developing into a more integrated region.
U.S. President Donald Trump hopes for the signing of a long-awaited peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which could mark a new era of stability in the South Caucasus, a senior U.S. official said.
Armenia has confirmed it will not approve or contribute to the CSTO’s 2024 budget, effectively withdrawing from funding the bloc’s operations. This decision follows ongoing tensions, with PM Pashinyan previously labeling the alliance a “security threat” to Armenia.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan stated on Tuesday that there are no expected changes in Armenia’s relations with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), despite ongoing discussions regarding the country’s stance on the military alliance.
A one-on-one meeting has started between Armenia's Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, and Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A high-level meeting was held at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Armenia’s Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hosted his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, during his visit to Tbilisi, as both leaders underscored the strategic partnership and positive trajectory in bilateral relations between their countries.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans to hold a nationwide vote on adopting a new constitution in 2027.
Azerbaijan on Tuesday reported cross-border fire targeting its military positions from Armenia for the third day in a row.
On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.
The UN Human Rights Council's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has dismissed Armenia’s claims regarding the detention of Ruben Vardanyan. The group confirmed that his detention by Azerbaijan is based on serious criminal charges, not political motives.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed his desire for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Armenia highlighting the "significant" trade and business ties between the two countries.
Azerbaijan and Armenia have finalized a historic peace agreement, marking a major step toward ending decades of conflict, with both sides agreeing on all remaining articles.
Hikmet Hajiyev states that Azerbaijan is the author of the peace treaty initiative with Armenia, while highlighting ongoing territorial disputes and the need for constitutional amendments to ensure lasting regional peace.
Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan will pay an official visit to India.
The Armenian Cabinet has approved the creation of defense attaché positions for the European Union and Belgium.
Armenia continues to remain the biggest producer of landmines in the South Caucasus region, said Hikmet Hajiyev, Azerbaijan's President Assistant in today's post on the platform X
Armenia remains hopeful that talks with Türkiye on reopening the border will yield positive results, with National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan reaffirming the country’s commitment to regional peace and stability, as reported by Armenian media.
Armenian and Indian top defence officials have explored opportunities to step up military cooperation between the two nations.
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