Aserbaidschanische und armenische Führer treffen sich später im Juli in Dubai

>Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are scheduled to meet in Dubai later this month as the two countries continue negotiations towards a peace agreement, Middle East Eye has learned.

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>Two sources familiar with the matter told MEE that the planned meeting in Dubai is a positive sign, indicating that both parties remain willing to engage despite ongoing disagreements.

>Pashinyan faces elections next year, and experts say it is unlikely he could push through a constitutional referendum before the vote.

>Meanwhile, Turkey has been quietly urging Baku to sign the peace agreement, reminding Azerbaijani officials of shifting dynamics in the region, such as Iran’s waning power.

>Ankara’s own normalisation process with Armenia is tied to the potential peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

>Turkish officials view Armenia as a key country for the so-called Middle Corridor, which would directly connect Turkey to Central Asia. Turkish companies are also eager to participate in infrastructure projects in Armenia.

>Despite Baku’s objections, sources said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Pashinyan last month in the first official visit by an Armenian leader to Turkey.

>A separate source familiar with Azerbaijan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates noted that Aliyev has a close relationship with UAE ruler Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

>The source added that the UAE is eager to host the talks as part of its efforts to improve relations between the two Caucasian nations.