Azerbaijani civil society reps arrive in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - 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