--- title: "Erdogan and Pashinyan meet in New York for normalization talks" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/erdogan-and-pashinyan-meet-in-new-york-for-normalization-talks" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/erdogan-and-pashinyan-meet-in-new-york-for-normalization-talks" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/erdogan-and-pashinyan-meet-in-new-york-for-normalization-talks.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/erdogan-and-pashinyan-meet-in-new-york-for-normalization-talks" category: "Politics" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-23T21:25:29.203Z" source_reported: "2026-09-23T19:20:41.287Z" updated: "2026-09-23T22:15:33.185Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-23T22:15:29.083230+00:00" --- # Erdogan and Pashinyan meet in New York for normalization talks *The leaders of Turkey and Armenia met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss bilateral relations and the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to named bodies, and two independent outlets are cited. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The reporting is clear and holds together, with specific details provided. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York. - The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. - Discussions focused on the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia. - The Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process was also a topic of conversation. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Discussions between the two leaders centred on the process of normalising relations between Turkey and Armenia. The peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia was also discussed. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports covered this story. The centre-rated report and the right-rated reports did not mention specific details about the location of the meeting beyond New York, such as the Turkish House, which was mentioned in several unrated reports. No reports mentioned any specific outcomes or next steps agreed upon during the meeting. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 14% (1) - Centre: 29% (2) - Right: 57% (4) 17 of 24 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-23T22:15:29.083230+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-23T23:15:25.287Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - TRT World's report led with the meeting between President Erdogan and Prime Minister Pashinyan in New York amid a push for normalisation. The report stated that the Turkish president urged maintaining positive momentum in relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. ### Right - Four right-rated reports covered the meeting between President Erdogan and Prime Minister Pashinyan. Anadolu Ajansı noted that the two leaders held a closed-door meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Daily Sabah reported that the meeting occurred as Türkiye and Armenia continue efforts to advance normalisation. News-pravda.com described Pashinyan meeting with his 'Turkish ally'. Interfax.ru stated that Pashinyan and Erdogan discussed the normalisation of bilateral relations and the implementation of agreements. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 2 - mixed: 4 - high: 1 - unknown: 17 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/siyaset/erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyan-ile-gorustu-2540490) — Erdoğan Met with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. - [thearmenianreport.com](https://thearmenianreport.com/post/pashinyan-and-erdogan-meet-in-new-york-to-discuss-reopening-trade-links) — Pashinyan and Erdogan Meet in New York to Discuss Reopening Trade Links - [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/0e02b30a7389) — President Erdogan meets Armenian PM Pashinyan in New York amid normalisation push - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/23/2615217.html) — Pashinyan meets with Turkish ally in New York - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1118075) — Falshinian and Erdogan Discussed the Normalization of Bilateral Relations - [BAKU.WS: Xəbəriniz olsun](https://baku.ws/politics/erdoganla-pasinyan-azerbaycan-ermenistan-sulh-prosesini-muzakire-edib) — Erdogan and Pashinyan Discussed the Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Process - [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/gundem/bm-diplomasisi-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyani-kabul-etti-1818085) — UN diplomacy... President Erdoğan Received Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. - [Arti Gerçek](https://artigercek.com/politika/erdogan-pasinyan-ile-new-yorkta-gorustu-350823h) — Erdoğan Met with Pashinyan in New York. - [Haber Sitesi ODATV](https://odatv.com/siyaset/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-new-yorkta-pasinyan-ile-gorustu-120163828) — President Erdoğan Met with Pashinyan in New York. - [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/president-erdogan-pashinyan-meet-amid-turkiye-armenia-normalization-push) — President Erdoğan, Pashinyan meet amid Türkiye-Armenia normalization push - [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-pasinyan-ile-gorustu-3914644) — President Erdoğan Met with Pashinyan - [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260923/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyanla-gorustu-1108982341.html) — President Erdoğan Met with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. - [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/turkce/1002836/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyani-kabul-etti) — President Erdoğan Received Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. - [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/gundem/erdogan-ve-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyandan-kritik-gorusme-haberi-841206) — Erdoğan and Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Hold Critical Meeting - Dünya Newspaper - [Banker.az](https://banker.az/nyu-yorkda-erdoganla-pasinyan-arasinda-gorus-olub) — Erdogan and Pashinyan Met in New York - [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/erdogan-nyu-yorkda-pasinyani-qebul-edib-998552) — Erdogan Receives Pashinyan in New York - [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyani-kabul-etti-haberi-920278) — President Erdoğan Received Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/world/turkish-president-erdogan-receives-armenian-premier-in-new-york/4066692) — Turkish President Erdogan Receives Armenian Premier in New York - [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyani-turkevinde-kabul-etti-3361149) — President Erdoğan Received Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan at the Turkish House. - [Haber7](https://haber7.com/guncel/haber/3662082-erdogan-abdde-pasinyanla-gorustu) — Erdoğan Met with Pashinyan in the US. - [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdoganin-new-york-temaslarinda-ikinci-gun-gorusmeleri-545563) — President Erdoğan's Meetings on the Second Day of His Visit to New York. - [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/guncel/baskan-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyani-kabul-etti/haber-1700794) — President Erdogan Welcomes Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan - [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-pasinyani-kabul-etti-591275) — President Erdoğan Received Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/politika/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-ermenistan-basbakani-20265301-haberi) — President Erdoğan Received Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan. ## Questions **Who met in New York?** Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. **What did Pashinyan and Erdogan discuss?** The leaders discussed the normalization process between Turkey and Armenia. They also talked about the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process. The aim was to build momentum toward normalizing relations between the two countries. **Which political sides covered this story?** The story was covered by one centre-rated outlet and four right-rated outlets. No left-rated outlets reported on the meeting between Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Erdogan. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/erdogan-and-pashinyan-meet-in-new-york-for-normalization-talks. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Erdogan and Pashinyan meet in New York for normalization talks", https://mediabias.news/politics/erdogan-and-pashinyan-meet-in-new-york-for-normalization-talks