Turkiye, Armenia to Restore Border Bridge
- Turkiye and Armenia signed an agreement to jointly restore the Ani Bridge, symbolizing a step toward strengthening their normalizing relations.
- The restoration deal was signed during the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, attended by more than 40 leaders, including those from Ukraine, France, the UK, and Italy.
- Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz emphasized the agreement as reflecting both symbolic and concrete cooperation, highlighting progress in transport, energy, and digital connectivity.
- The normalization process between Turkiye and Armenia is linked to broader regional peace efforts, noted by EU Council President Antonio Costa as part of a transformative phase promoting regional stability and cooperation.
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This bridge, built in the 10th century over the Arpaçay River that borders the medieval site of Ani in the east of Turkey, capital of the former Armenian kingdom, allowed caravans and pedestrians to pass over its two floors.
Turkiye, Armenia to restore border bridge
Turkiye and Armenia on Monday signed an agreement to jointly restore the medieval Ani bridge on their shared border, as part of moves to normalise ties between the two countries. "We believe that symbolic and concrete areas of cooperation, such as the joint restoration of the Ani bridge which was formalised today by a memorandum of understanding, will help establish a lasting climate of peace and security," said Turkiye's Vice President Cevdet Y…
Armenia, Türkiye sign deal to restore ancient Silk Road bridge
YEREVAN, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Armenia and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly restore the historic Ani Bridge, a landmark of the Silk Road on their shared border, during the eighth European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenpress reported on Monday.
Türkiye and Armenia Pledge to Restore Historic Border Bridge
Türkiye and Armenia on Monday signed an agreement to jointly restore the medieval Ani bridge on their shared border, as part of moves to normalize ties between the two countries. "We believe that symbolic and concrete areas of cooperation, such as the joint restoration of the Ani bridge which was formalized today by a memorandum of understanding, will help establish a lasting climate of peace and security," said Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Y…
Türkiye, Armenia sign deal to restore historic Ani Bridge amid thaw in ties
Memorandum of understanding on bridge is example of 'symbolic and concrete cooperation' that can help build 'lasting peace and an environment of trust,' says Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz
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