Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a bilateral meeting on July 10, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as part of an ongoing peace process aimed at resolving nearly four decades of conflict between the two countries. This was their first formal meeting since agreeing on a draft peace deal, with talks focusing on key issues such as border delineation and the Zengezur Corridor. The meeting, which lasted around five hours and involved extensive delegations, marked a shift in regional dynamics as both Armenia and Azerbaijan have distanced themselves from Russian influence. The United Arab Emirates played a mediating role, hosting the talks and facilitating the dialogue. While no final peace agreement was signed, both leaders reaffirmed the importance of direct bilateral negotiations as the most effective path toward normalization and expressed willingness to continue discussions. The talks followed Azerbaijan’s recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023, which had accelerated momentum toward reconciliation. The meeting was described as constructive and substantive, with reports indicating progress toward a peace deal, though details remain limited.