President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia signed a consequential peace deal at the White House, catalyzed by President Donald Trump's mediation efforts, promising to put an end to decades of hostilities.
**Historic Peace Deal Between Azerbaijan and Armenia at White House Summit**
**Historic Peace Deal Between Azerbaijan and Armenia at White House Summit**
Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia finalize a peace agreement, marking a new chapter in their long-standing conflict.
The historic agreement was signed during a summit at the White House this Friday, with President Donald Trump hosting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The peace deal aims to resolve a bitter conflict that has persisted for over 35 years, centered around the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region. President Trump described the agreement as "historic," emphasizing its role in reopening transport routes and increasing U.S. influence in the area.
The leaders celebrated the signing, with Aliyev stating that they had wasted "years being preoccupied with wars and bloodshed," while Pashinyan hailed it as a "significant milestone.” The formal conclusion of hostilities was characterized by Trump, who remarked on the commitment of both nations to cease fighting "forever."
Amidst this agreement, the U.S. will assist in constructing a transit corridor named the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," enhancing connectivity between Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan exclave, separated by Armenian territory. This corridor has been a contentious issue in past negotiations, with both nations laying claim to its governance.
Praising Trump's diplomacy, Aliyev called it "a miracle" for having proposed a viable solution in just six months. Further agreements regarding energy and technology were also established during the summit. This event signals a notable shift in regional dynamics as the U.S. steps into a role traditionally filled by Russia. Historically, the Kremlin has been the principal mediator in the conflict, but this recent development indicates a pivot toward U.S. influence as both parties favor their negotiated settlement over prior Russian-led efforts.
As Armenia grapples with fears of renewed conflict, the momentum toward peace offers hope for a peaceful coexistence, disrupting decades of bloodshed and animosity.
The leaders celebrated the signing, with Aliyev stating that they had wasted "years being preoccupied with wars and bloodshed," while Pashinyan hailed it as a "significant milestone.” The formal conclusion of hostilities was characterized by Trump, who remarked on the commitment of both nations to cease fighting "forever."
Amidst this agreement, the U.S. will assist in constructing a transit corridor named the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," enhancing connectivity between Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan exclave, separated by Armenian territory. This corridor has been a contentious issue in past negotiations, with both nations laying claim to its governance.
Praising Trump's diplomacy, Aliyev called it "a miracle" for having proposed a viable solution in just six months. Further agreements regarding energy and technology were also established during the summit. This event signals a notable shift in regional dynamics as the U.S. steps into a role traditionally filled by Russia. Historically, the Kremlin has been the principal mediator in the conflict, but this recent development indicates a pivot toward U.S. influence as both parties favor their negotiated settlement over prior Russian-led efforts.
As Armenia grapples with fears of renewed conflict, the momentum toward peace offers hope for a peaceful coexistence, disrupting decades of bloodshed and animosity.
