By Arshaluys Barseghyan
YEREVAN (OC-Media.org) — Armenia, Azerbaijan and the US have announced the launch of trilateral technical planning groups to advance the Trump Route. In a statement released on November 7, the three countries said the move was a “crucial step” towards resolving complex technical issues ahead of implementing the massive infrastructure project.
The three nations agreed to establish the Trump Route, a planned multi-use infrastructure project intended to connect mainland Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan through Armenian territory, during the Washington Summit in August 2025. A bilateral document with the US and Armenia described the route as being “expected to generate reciprocal benefits for international and intra-state connectivity for the Republic of Armenia.”
Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, and US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Brendan Hanrahan launched the group.
“This forum brings together policymakers and technical experts from our three countries to work collaboratively and contribute to long-term stability, economic vitality, regional connectivity, and commercial prosperity across the region, underscoring the landmark August 8, 2025, Peace Summit Declaration brokered by President Trump,” the statement read.
The parties further agreed to inaugurate the first two trilateral planning groups, which are focused on transport and electricity transmission.
