Baku and Yerevan have shown strong political will, Aliyev stated

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that both Baku and Yerevan have demonstrated strong political will toward normalizing relations and expressed hope that a peace treaty with Armenia can be concluded in 2026. His comments signal a potential acceleration of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process following recent conflicts over Nagorno-Karabakh. The timing and substance of any agreement will shape the security architecture and transport connectivity in the South Caucasus region.