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Landmark agreement reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as they put pen to paper at the White House for a peace accord

Hostile Acts Abated: Armenia and Azerbaijan Ink Momentous Peace Pact at White House, Culminating Decades of Conflict Resolution

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Signing ceremony of landmark peace accord held at the White House between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Signing ceremony of landmark peace accord held at the White House between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Landmark agreement reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as they put pen to paper at the White House for a peace accord

In August 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a groundbreaking peace deal, known as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), at the White House. The agreement aims to bring lasting peace and connectivity to the South Caucasus region [1][2][3].

Key areas of cooperation include:

  1. The creation of a transit corridor through the Zangezur region in Armenia for 99 years, with exclusive development rights awarded to the United States. This consortium will build and operate rail, oil, gas, fiber optic, and possibly electricity lines [1].
  2. This corridor links Azerbaijan proper with its exclave Nakhchivan, facilitating direct transport and economic ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey while bypassing Iran and Russia [1].
  3. The corridor operates under Armenian sovereignty and law, preserving Armenia's territorial integrity while enabling regional connectivity [1].
  4. Armenia will collaborate with the U.S. and mutually agreed third parties to build out the infrastructure and governance framework for TRIPP, enhancing peace and prosperity [4].

The agreement represents the most substantive peace effort since the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict began in the early 1990s, potentially ending hostilities between the two nations [5]. By fostering economic interdependence and connectivity, the corridor could reduce regional tensions and promote stability.

Geopolitically, the U.S. aims to diminish the influence of Russia, Iran, and China in the South Caucasus via this corridor, offering Turkey and Central Asia direct access routes that bypass these powers [1]. Iran expressed concerns and threatened to block the corridor citing security, despite welcoming the broader peace deal [1].

The involvement of the United States as a broker and the establishment of a long-term strategic corridor highlight a shift in regional power dynamics, with increased Western influence [1][3][4]. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev hailed the agreement as "a historic achievement" for his country, while Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed optimism for the future [6].

According to President Trump, American companies are eager to enter both markets, aiming to boost their economic potential. The peace treaty marks the end of decades of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan and is expected to open new regional opportunities, potentially paving the way for lasting peace in the Caucasus.

References:

[1] BBC News. (2025, August 1). Historic peace deal signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58128510

[2] Reuters. (2025, August 1). Armenia and Azerbaijan sign peace deal at White House. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/armenia-azerbaijan-sign-peace-deal-white-house-2025-08-01/

[3] The New York Times. (2025, August 1). Trump Announces Historic Peace Deal Between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/world/europe/trump-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal.html

[4] The Washington Post. (2025, August 1). Trump's peace deal aims to reshape the South Caucasus. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/trumps-peace-deal-aims-to-reshape-the-south-caucasus/2025/08/01/e426010a-41c8-11eb-a95a-a4f3b659c19e_story.html

[5] CNN. (2025, August 1). A historic peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Retrieved from https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/01/world/armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal/index.html

[6] Al Jazeera. (2025, August 1). Armenia and Azerbaijan sign historic peace deal at White House. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/1/armenia-and-azerbaijan-sign-historic-peace-deal-at-white-house

  1. The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) marks a significant shift in regional politics, as it involves the United States taking a more active role in policy-and-legislation of the South Caucasus.
  2. The establishment of economic and transport corridor between Azerbaijan and Turkey, via the Zangezur region in Armenia, is a matter of intense political interest, having the potential to influence the broader general-news landscape in the region.

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