Armenia’s parliament approves TRIPP transport framework with US
Armenian lawmakers approved ratification of the TRIPP framework agreement with the United States by 63 votes to 32. The proposed route would connect Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan through Armenia and give Armenia links through Azerbaijan. The bill goes to the president, while documents governing the development company still need agreement before the framework is fully documented. The announced company structure gives the US side a majority stake in the initial period.
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Lawmakers approve ratification
Armenia’s National Assembly voted on October 28 to approve ratification of its framework agreement for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) with the United States. The parliamentary vote was 63 in favour and 32 against. The agreement concerns a proposed transport connection between the countries in the region.[1], [2]
All supporting votes came from the governing Civil Contract faction, while the Strong Armenia and Armenia factions opposed the bill. It will go to President Vahagn Khachaturyan for ratification and signature.[1]
The route envisages reciprocal connections
The project would give Azerbaijan a link to Nakhchivan through Armenian territory. Armenia would gain connections with third countries through Azerbaijan’s territory and infrastructure, alongside development of its domestic railway network. The framework follows understandings in the Washington Declaration of August 8, 2025. The parliamentary vote advances the agreement; it does not put the transport route into operation.[1]
Company documents remain to be agreed
The parties still need to agree the development company’s shareholders’ agreement and charter. Under the announced structure, Armenia would hold 26 per cent and the US side 74 per cent for an initial 49 years. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said the parties had an option to extend cooperation for another 50 years. If that option were exercised, Armenia’s stake would rise to 49 per cent without additional investment and the US stake would become 51 per cent.[1]
