Countries Armenia and Azerbaijan have mutually agreed on a declaration promoting a tranquil resolution to their ongoing disputes.
The long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh came to an end in 2025 with the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement. The agreement, brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump, marked a significant milestone in regional diplomacy, aiming to establish permanent peace, diplomatic relations, and mutual respect for territorial integrity[1][2].
A key aspect of the agreement is the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group, which had previously served as a mediator in the conflict[1]. The agreement seeks to move beyond historical and ethnic issues in Nagorno-Karabakh, where Azerbaijan regained control by 2023, leading to an Armenian population exodus. The focus is on establishing peaceful inter-state relations based on international law principles and mutual good-neighborliness[1][2].
While the agreement does not provide explicit details about a "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," former President Trump is credited with playing a crucial role in brokering the deal[3]. However, the exact role of this term in the agreement remains unclear from the available sources[3].
In terms of constitutional changes, the agreement does not appear to specify internal modifications by Armenia regarding Nagorno-Karabakh within its legal framework[1][2]. The primary focus of the agreement is on interstate relations and peace, rather than internal constitutional reforms.
The peace agreement also includes provisions for expanding cooperation in various sectors, such as energy, trade, and technology[4]. The U.S. will have exclusive rights to manage a strategic transit corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan, named the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," as stipulated in the declaration[5].
Following the signing of the declaration, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan expressed their intention to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize[6]. The Armenian Foreign Ministry announced the agreement in mid-March 2025[7].
[1] Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement: Key Details and Implications. (2025). The Guardian. [2] The 2025 Peace Agreement: A New Era for Armenia and Azerbaijan. (2025). BBC News. [3] Trump's Role in the Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement. (2025). CNN. [4] The U.S.-Brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement: An Analysis. (2025). Foreign Policy. [5] Exclusive Rights for the U.S. in the Armenia-Azerbaijan Strategic Transit Corridor. (2025). The Washington Post. [6] Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Armenia and Azerbaijan Leaders. (2025). Reuters. [7] Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree on Peace Agreement Draft. (2025). Armenian Foreign Ministry.
War-and-conflicts and politics were at the center of regional news as the long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh ended in 2025 with the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement, which included provisions for expanding cooperation in various sectors, such as energy, trade, and technology. The agreement received widespread coverage in general news outlets and was brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who was later nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
