Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenia can become a “strategic asset” for Turkey.

Teoman Ertuğrul Tulun from the Turkish Center for Eurasian Studies writes about this in the article “Pashinyan’s Visit: New Parameters of Armenia-Turkey Normalization.”

Commenting on the current situation in the process of normalization of relations, the author writes:

“The “no preconditions” approach, adopted by both sides, should be preserved and strengthened, allowing for focused, technical dialogue on mutually beneficial issues. Second, the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process must advance in parallel, as Türkiye has made clear that full normalization is contingent on a stable and comprehensive settlement in the South Caucasus. 

External actors, particularly the European Union and the United States, should play a constructive, supportive role, encouraging transparency and providing incentives for sustained engagement without imposing rigid templates,” Tulun notes.

“From a Turkish perspective, a stable, outward-looking Armenia is not only a diplomatic achievement but also a strategic asset. It would facilitate regional trade corridors, reinforce Türkiye’s leadership in the South Caucasus, and contribute to the long-term vision of a peaceful, interconnected Eurasia. For Armenia, normalization offers a path out of regional isolation and an opportunity to redefine its role in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

While the risks are real and the process remains vulnerable to setbacks, the current moment is arguably the most promising in decades,” the author concludes.