Kremlin: Putin, Aliyev, Pashinyan to meet in Sochi next week

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will hold trilateral talks in Sochi on Monday, October 31, the Kremlin said in a statement on Friday.

"[They] plan to focus on the implementation of the trilateral agreements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia of November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021, and on further steps to enhance stability and security in the Transcaucasus," the statement said.

The talks will also touch upon the restoration and development of trade, economic, and transport ties.

The Kremlin added that Putin is also expected to hold separate talks with Pashinyan and Aliyev.

It is noted that the meetings will be held at Russia’s initiative.

The Armenian prime minister announced earlier that the summit is scheduled for October 31 in Sochi.