Azerbaijan and Armenia Leaders Meet for Direct TalksCEFR A2
17 Jul 2025
Adapted from Arzu Geybullayeva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Zulfugar Karimov, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Azerbaijan's President and Armenia's Prime Minister met for direct talks in Abu Dhabi for the first time. This meeting shows a new path towards peace. Previously, a lot of discussions were led by other countries like the EU and Russia.
Both leaders agreed that direct talks are important for solving their problems. They discussed the Zangezur Corridor, which could improve trade between their countries. However, there are still disputes over who controls the corridor.
Difficult words
- discuss — To talk about something to make a decision.discussed
- meeting — A gathering of people to talk.
- Prime — A person who guides or directs others.President, Minister
- dispute — A disagreement or argument between parties.disputes
- trade — The exchange of goods or services.
- corridor — A passageway or route connecting places.
- important — Having great significance or value.
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Discussion questions
- What are the benefits of direct talks between leaders?
- How can trade corridors help countries improve their relationships?
- Why is it important to solve disputes in international relations?
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