Türkiye and Armenia Trade Together

May 13, 2026, 12:58
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Türkiye and Armenia want to be friends. Now, they can trade goods more easily.

Main Body

The two countries started to talk in 2021. They want to open their border. Now, planes can fly between the two countries. People do not need difficult visas. In the past, Türkiye and Armenia were not friends. They closed the border in 1993. They had many fights about history and other countries. Now, the countries change the rules for trade. Companies can write 'Türkiye' or 'Armenia' on their boxes. This helps businesses sell things to each other.

Conclusion

Türkiye and Armenia are talking more. They want to open the border soon.

Learning

Time Travel: Now vs. Before

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

1. The 'Right Now' (Present Simple) We use these for facts and current habits:

  • They want to be friends.
  • Planes can fly.
  • Companies can write...

2. The 'Way Back' (Past Simple) Notice how the words change when we talk about 1993 or the past:

  • Start →\rightarrow Started
  • Close →\rightarrow Closed
  • Are →\rightarrow Were

Quick Comparison Table

TodayYesterday
They are friendsThey were not friends
They open the borderThey closed the border

Key Tip: To talk about the past in English, we often just add -ed to the end of the action word.

Vocabulary Learning

border (n.)
the line that separates two countries
Example:The border between Türkiye and Armenia is open now.
trade (n.)
the buying and selling of goods between places
Example:Trade helps both countries make money.
visa (n.)
a paper that allows a person to enter a country
Example:You need a visa to travel.
companies (n.)
businesses that make or sell products
Example:Companies write their names on boxes.
friends (n.)
people you like and trust
Example:They want to be friends again.