Azerbaijani Delegation Arrives in Armenia via Land Border - PHOTO

On February 13–14, 2026, a bilateral roundtable will take place in Armenia under the framework of the "Bridge of Peace" Initiative, involving representatives of civil societies from Azerbaijan and Armenia.

In addition to the core participants of the "Bridge of Peace" Initiative, a broader group of representatives from both sides will also take part in the roundtable discussions.

The Azerbaijani delegation arrived in Armenia through the land border at a delimited and demarcated section, completing all relevant procedures. This marks an important practical step toward building trust between the two countries.

During the discussions, representatives of civil societies from Azerbaijan and Armenia will address processes stemming from the peace agenda endorsed on August 8, 2025, in Washington.

Separate sessions will focus on the emerging architecture of regional security, the benefits of peace, public perceptions of establishing interstate relations in both societies, prospects for economic cooperation, and the role of civil societies in promoting mutual understanding and strengthening trust.

Participants from the Azerbaijani side:

1. Farhad Mamedov – Coordinator, Director of the South Caucasus Research Center.
2. Rusif Huseynov – Director of the Topchubashov Center.
3. Kyamala Mamedova – Editor-in-Chief of the online portal 1news.az.
4. Ramil Iskenderli – Chairman of the Board of the National Forum of NGOs.
5. Fuad Abdullaev – Leading Specialist at the Center for Analysis of International Relations.
6. Kenul Badalova – Research Fellow at the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications.
7. Zaur Shiriyev – Expert at the Carnegie Russia and Eurasia Center.
8. Murad Muradov – Deputy Director of the Topchubashov Center.
9. Ayten Gahraman – Advisor at the Baku International Center for Multiculturalism.
10. Rauf Agamirzaev – Transport Expert, Member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.
11. Gulbeniz Ganbarova – Chairperson of the Public Association "Association of Women from Rural Areas."
12. Nazrin Aliyeva – Representative of the Public Association "Center for Human Rights Support."
13. Eldar Gamzaly – Researcher, Freelancer.
14. Sanan Rzayev – Editor and Leading Political Commentator at CBC TV Channel.
15. Gulshan Akhundova – Chairperson of the Public Association "Woman, Development, Future."
16. Emin Aliyev – Editor-in-Chief of the international news agency TREND.
17. Orkhan Babayev – Employee of the South Caucasus Research Center.
18. Ilyas Huseynov – Head of Sector at the Center for Social Research.
19. Fuad Agamaliyev – Director of the Engineering and Technical Department at CBC TV Channel.

Participants from the Armenian side:

1. Areg Kochinyan – Coordinator, President of the Armenian Council.
2. Boris Navasardyan – Honorary President of the Yerevan Press Club.
3. Naira Sultanyan – Director of the Democracy Development Foundation.
4. Narek Minasyan – Associate Expert of the Armenian Council.
5. Samvel Meliksetyan – Expert of the Armenian Council.
6. Stepan Grigoryan – Chairman of the Board of the Analytical Center on Globalization and Regional Cooperation.
7. Edgar Vardanyan – Associate Expert of the Armenian Council.
8. Robert Gevondyan – Expert of the Armenian Council.
9. Lusine Kharatyan – Writer and Cultural Anthropologist.
10. Nelli Minasyan – Doctor of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor, Turkologist.
11. Davit Stepanyan – Political Commentator at 1in.am, Expert at the Armenian Institute of International Security and Relations.
12. Ruben Babayan – Artistic Director of the Yerevan Puppet Theater.
13. Eleonora Sargsyan – Expert on Peace and Gender Issues, Youth Specialist.
14. Naira Martikyan – Editor, Director of JAMnews (Armenia).
15. Vazgen Karapetyan – Deputy Director of the "Eurasian Partnership" Foundation.
16. Tatev Danielyan – Editor-in-Chief of Political Programs, Host at Public Television of Armenia.
17. Armen Petrosyan – Expert on Regional Policy, Orbeli Center.
18. Alen Amirakhanyan – Director of the Akopian Environmental Center (AUA).
19. Nelli Rafayelyan – Journalist, Center for Media Initiatives.
20. Zhiraer Abetyan – Cameraman at Public Television of Armenia.