Capital City Almaty Contributed as Key Platform for Joint Washington Accord Between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the United States
In a significant development, the long-standing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which spanned three decades, took a turn towards resolution with the Washington summit marking a milestone. The only remaining condition for signing the final peace agreement between the two nations is the removal of territorial claims on Azerbaijani lands from the Armenian constitution.
The reaffirmation of the need to open communication lines between Azerbaijan and Armenia was a significant result of the summit. The Washington summit made a significant contribution to the progress of opening these communication lines.
The Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia was finalized on July 10 in Abu Dhabi. The peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan involves Kazakhstan as a trusted platform for bilateral negotiations.
Kazakhstan, in its role as a regional diplomatic actor, has been supportive of stability in the region. Since 2018, its partnership with Azerbaijan has extended to security and diplomatic cooperation, contributing to regional stability in adjacent areas like the Caspian Sea.
Kazakhstan is preparing to host Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for an official visit scheduled for late 2025. This visit signals Kazakhstan’s interest in supporting and possibly facilitating post-agreement economic opportunities and further dialogue.
The opening of communication lines between Azerbaijan and Armenia is of great interest to Kazakhstan due to its strategic position within the Trans-Caspian International Transportation Route. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan offered to host further peace talks between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Almaty in late 2024.
It's important to note that while Kazakhstan has not been the primary host or mediator for key peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan from 2024 onward, it has played a crucial role in supporting stability and engaging with Armenian leaders. The formal peace agreement negotiations and text development notably occurred primarily under U.S. auspices.
The framework for the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" will be prepared by Armenia and the United States, passing through Armenia's southern region. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of The Astana Times.
The ongoing politics surrounding war-and-conflicts, particularly the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, are of significant interest to policy-and-legislation makers, as evidenced by the Washington summit and the subsequent peace agreement negotiations. The general news about this region is enriched by the involvement of Kazakhstan, which has acted as a regional diplomatic actor and supported stability, employing its strategic position along the Trans-Caspian International Transportation Route to potentially facilitate economic opportunities and further dialogue.
