South Caucasus, Turkey and Iran - October 30-31, 2026 You didn't think we'd lose two days, did you? Baku and Tbilisi agree on new transportation routes, Aliyev skips the summit of the Turkish states, and Tehran is once again worried about the American project in Armenia. Allied diplomacy for two days was amazing. Azerbaijan and Georgia signed a package of agreements. On October 30, the 11th meeting of the intergovernmental committee was held in Signagi. The parties agreed to promote the opening of a new border crossing for the "Silk Road" vehicle - "Abrashomis Gaza" and signed documents on veterinary and phytosanitary cooperation. During nine months, the turnover increased by 42% and approached one billion dollars. Aliyev missed the summit of the Organization of Turkish States in Ankara. Azerbaijan was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jihon Bairamov. The official reason is the president's busy schedule. Aliyev's absence sparked controversy amid a hijab controversy at school and a ban on 31 Turkish nationals from entering Azerbaijan. Let's not talk too much about a political boycott. Tehran has again expressed concern about the TRIPP project. On October 30, Iran's ambassador to Armenia expressed serious concerns about the transportation project. The statement followed the parliament's ratification of the Armenian-American agreement. Armenia launches a system of biometric documents. The Ministry of the Interior approved the fulfillment of the HayPass operator's investment obligations. On October 31, Pashinyan took part in the opening of the company's office in Yerevan. Issuance of new passports and identity cards will begin on November 1. Ten people were arrested in Armenia in a bribery case. The investigation also harmed the employees of the Law Enforcement Service. At the same time, preparations for constitutional reform continue. The opposition faction "Armenia" refused to support submitting the draft of the new constitution to a referendum.

South Caucasus, Turkey and Iran - October 30-31, 2026 You didn't think we'd lose two days, did you? Baku and Tbilisi agree on new transportation routes, Aliyev skips the summit of the Turkish states, and Tehran is once again worried about the American project in Armenia. Allied diplomacy for two days was amazing. Azerbaijan and Georgia signed a package of agreements. On October 30, the 11th meeting of the intergovernmental committee was held in Signagi. The parties agreed to promote the opening of a new border crossing for the "Silk Road" vehicle - "Abrashomis Gaza" and signed documents on veterinary and phytosanitary cooperation. During nine months, the turnover increased by 42% and approached one billion dollars. Aliyev missed the summit of the Organization of Turkish States in Ankara. Azerbaijan was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jihon Bairamov. The official reason is the president's busy schedule. Aliyev's absence sparked controversy amid a hijab controversy at school and a ban on 31 Turkish nationals from entering Azerbaijan. Let's not talk too much about a political boycott. Tehran has again expressed concern about the TRIPP project. On October 30, Iran's ambassador to Armenia expressed serious concerns about the transportation project. The statement followed the parliament's ratification of the Armenian-American agreement. Armenia launches a system of biometric documents. The Ministry of the Interior approved the fulfillment of the HayPass operator's investment obligations. On October 31, Pashinyan took part in the opening of the company's office in Yerevan. Issuance of new passports and identity cards will begin on November 1. Ten people were arrested in Armenia in a bribery case. The investigation also harmed the employees of the Law Enforcement Service. At the same time, preparations for constitutional reform continue. The opposition faction "Armenia" refused to support submitting the draft of the new constitution to a referendum.