Representatives of Azerbaijani civil society have arrived in Armenia, entering through a demarcated and delimited section of the land border.
On February 13–14, a bilateral roundtable organized within the framework of the “Bridge of Peace” initiative is being held in Armenia, bringing together representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani civil societies, Armenpress reported.
In addition to the core participants of the initiative, a broader group from both sides has also been involved in the discussion.
The Azerbaijani delegation entered Armenia through a demarcated and delimited section of the land border, completing all relevant procedures. This step was assessed as an important practical advance toward strengthening mutual trust between the two countries.
During the discussions, representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani civil societies will address processes stemming from the peace agenda endorsed at the Washington summit on August 8, 2025. Separate sessions will focus on the emerging regional security architecture, the benefits of peace, public perceptions regarding the normalization of relations between the two societies, prospects for economic cooperation, and the role of civil society in fostering mutual understanding and trust.
Participants from the Armenian side:
Areg Kochinyan – National Coordinator, President of the Armenian Council analytical center
Boris Navasardyan – Honorary President of the Yerevan Press Club
Naira Sultanyan – Director of the Democracy Development Foundation
Narek Minasyan – Associate Expert, Armenian Council analytical center
Samvel Meliksetyan – Expert, Armenian Council analytical center
Stepan Grigoryan – Chairman of the Board, Analytical Center on Globalization and Regional Cooperation
Edgar Vardanyan – Associate Expert, Armenian Council analytical center
Robert Gevondyan – Expert, Armenian Council analytical center
Lusine Kharatyan – Writer, Cultural Anthropologist
Nelli Minasyan – PhD in History, Associate Professor, Turkologist
David Stepanyan – Political Commentator at http://1in.am , Expert at the Armenian Institute of International and Security Affairs
Ruben Babayan – Artistic Director, Yerevan State Puppet Theatre
Eleonora Sargsyan – Peace and Gender Expert, Youth Programs Coordinator
Naira Martikyan – Editor, Director of JAMnews Armenia Office
Vazgen Karapetyan – Deputy Director, Eurasia Partnership Foundation
Tatev Danielyan – Editor-in-Chief of Political Programs, Host at Public Television of Armenia
Armen Petrosyan – Regional Policy Expert, Orbeli Center
Alen Amirkhanyan – Director, Acopian Center for the Environment, American University of Armenia
Nelli Rafayelyan – Journalist, Media Initiatives Center
Zhirayr Habetian – Cameraman, Public Television of Armenia
Participants from the Azerbaijani side:
Farhad Mammadov – Coordinator, Director of the South Caucasus Research Center
Rufiz Huseynov – Director, Topchubashov Center
Kamala Mammadova – Editor-in-Chief, http://1news.az
Ramil Iskandarli – Chairman of the Board, National NGO Forum
Fuad Abdullayev – Leading Specialist, Center for Analysis of International Relations
Konul Badalova – Researcher, Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication
Zaur Shiriyev – Expert, Carnegie Russia and Eurasia Center
Murad Muradov – Deputy Director, Topchubashov Center
Aiten Gahraman – Advisor, Baku International Multiculturalism Centre
Rauf Agamirzayev – Transport Expert, Member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
Gulbeniz Ganbarova – President, Rural Women Association NGO
Nazrin Aliyeva – Representative, Human Rights Support Center NGO
Eldar Hamzali – Researcher, Independent Expert
Sanan Rzayev – Editor and Lead Political Commentator, CBC TV channel
Gulshan Akhundova – President, “Woman, Development, Future” NGO
Emin Aliyev – Editor-in-Chief, TREND International News Agency
Orkhan Babayev – Staff Member, South Caucasus Research Center
Ilyas Huseynov – Head of Department, Center for Social Research
Fuad Agamaliyev – Head of Engineering and Technical Department, CBC TV channel
