In a significant move towards peace, the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a groundbreaking agreement at the White House on Friday, aimed at resolving a long-standing conflict that has spanned decades. Hosted by President Donald Trump, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan displayed unity as they shook hands after the historic signing.
Historic Peace Deal Signed Between Azerbaijan and Armenia at White House Summit
Historic Peace Deal Signed Between Azerbaijan and Armenia at White House Summit
A landmark agreement ends decades of conflict with President Trump's mediation at the forefront.
The agreement is set to reopen key transport routes between the two nations, further extending U.S. influence in the region. President Trump emphasized the importance of the deal, stating, "It's been a long time coming," and announced that the two nations committed to cease hostilities "forever." Aliyev expressed a vision of future cooperation, saying, "We lost a lot of years being preoccupied with wars and occupation and bloodshed," while Pashinyan hailed it as a "significant milestone" in their relationship.
As part of the deal, the U.S. will aid in constructing a major transit corridor dubbed the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, designed to connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave, which currently faces access restrictions due to Armenian territory. Historically, this corridor has been a contentious issue, but the peace agreement aims to resolve such disputes.
Both leaders credited President Trump for his role, with Aliyev describing the negotiations as miraculous within just six months. Meanwhile, the summit marks a strategic shift in the region, with the U.S. growing its influence as Russia's longstanding role as a mediator appears diminished. Prior, the Kremlin had orchestrated peace efforts, but both Azerbaijan and Armenia opted for an American-facilitated agreement instead.
With the easing of tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia, all eyes are on the future as citizens of both nations hope for lasting peace and prosperity.
The summit was held just days before President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, indicating a complex diplomatic landscape set to unfold in the near future.
As part of the deal, the U.S. will aid in constructing a major transit corridor dubbed the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, designed to connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave, which currently faces access restrictions due to Armenian territory. Historically, this corridor has been a contentious issue, but the peace agreement aims to resolve such disputes.
Both leaders credited President Trump for his role, with Aliyev describing the negotiations as miraculous within just six months. Meanwhile, the summit marks a strategic shift in the region, with the U.S. growing its influence as Russia's longstanding role as a mediator appears diminished. Prior, the Kremlin had orchestrated peace efforts, but both Azerbaijan and Armenia opted for an American-facilitated agreement instead.
With the easing of tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia, all eyes are on the future as citizens of both nations hope for lasting peace and prosperity.
The summit was held just days before President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, indicating a complex diplomatic landscape set to unfold in the near future.
