The July 10 summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi marks a significant step in the ongoing peace process between the two countries.
The summit reflects a broader shift in the South Caucasus, as Armenia and Azerbaijan strive for strategic autonomy rather than dependence on foreign powers such as the European Union or Moscow.
While the summit was notable for its constructive atmosphere, disputes over the Zangezur Corridor, as well as domestic pressure against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, could stall further progress.
On July 10, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Abu Dhabi, marking a historic milestone in their ongoing peace process (President of Azerbaijan, July 10). This summit,
as the first bilateral meeting in recent decades without the mediation of a major power, signaled a new phase of direct dialogue between Baku and Yerevan, and followed a format of relations proposed by Baku in December 2024 (Caspiannews.com,
December 12, 2024). Unlike previous talks held in EU capitals or Moscow, the United Arab Emirates provided a neutral and geopolitically unaligned platform, enhancing the credibility and focus of the negotiations.
The choice of Abu Dhabi, proposed by Azerbaijan, underscored a push for strategic autonomy and a departure from stalled, externally brokered talks that have historically struggled to deliver results.
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