An efficient approach towards α‐unsubstituted‐2,2′‐bipyridines, their aza‐analogs and 3,6‐disubstituted‐1,2,4‐triazine precursors is reported via pot, atom, step economic (PASE) process starting from isonitrosoacetophenone hydrazone and readily available hetero‐arylnitriles. The crystal structures of three key compounds were confirmed by means of X‐ray diffraction analysis. In addition the photophysical properties of the new (aza)‐2,2′‐pyridines were studied.