To further strengthen trust and achieve genuine reconciliation 19  Armenians held in Azerbaijan must be released - Alen Simonyan 

ArmInfo.  Armenia strives for a future where everyone has equal opportunities for social and economic well-being. This was stated by Alen Simonyan, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, speaking at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

"But who merely dreams of a better future, and who actually builds  it? Future generations cannot build the world they will inherit. At  best, they can only trust us to act wisely on their behalf. Hope  sustains our desire for justice and our capacity to trust. Our  actions today must contribute to strengthening this trust. Future  generations must believe that the world we are building today will be  lasting. The cracks in our world are deep and serious. We are deeply  concerned about the situation in Iran, and my prayers are with the  Iranian people. The crisis in Lebanon also cannot be ignored. Of  course, the test we face is severe. But who, if not us, has the  strength and moral duty to heal our world?" the speaker noted.

He added that Armenia fully embraces this responsibility. Since the  signing of the agreement by the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and  the United States in 2025, peace has reigned in the region. This is  truly a great achievement. "But our vision is broader.

We invite Turkey to partner with us and join us in building the  fabric of peace. To this end, we are ready to deepen our relations  with Turkey. After decades of mistrust and hostility, a new era of  trust-building has begun between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Efforts to  consolidate this progress are now focused on strengthening  communications and ensuring that peace is effectively translated into  reality on the ground.

The implementation of the Trump Pathway to International Peace and  Prosperity (TRIPP) project marks another important milestone. This  initiative aims to simultaneously develop regional connections and  expand international trade routes. Based on the principles of  sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction, TRIPP has the  potential to promote stability and economic development. Encouraging  signs of a settlement are undeniable. For the first time in many  years, trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan has begun to take shape.

The import of Azerbaijani goods to Armenia is a symbolic and  practical step toward restoring economic ties. These are the fruits  of peace-tangible improvements that directly benefit our people. At  the same time, serious humanitarian challenges remain. To further  strengthen trust and achieve genuine reconciliation, it is essential  to release the 19 Armenians held in Azerbaijan and reunite them with  their families, and to clarify the fates of the remaining missing.  Now is the time to prioritize, and we must do so wisely for the  benefit of future generations. "And who are these next generations?  They are our children and grandchildren. Our sacred duty is to be  worthy of them, leaving behind a legacy of peace, not war," the head  of the Armenian parliament declared.