Leaders Zurabishvili, Trump, Pashinyan, and Aliyev applauded for bringing victory to the Caucasus' peace front
The historic Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, initialed in August 2025, marks a significant achievement for the region of the Caucasus. The agreement, signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8 in Washington, D.C., under the mediation of US President Donald Trump, commits both countries to permanently cease hostilities, establish full diplomatic relations, and respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity [1][2].
Key details of the agreement include the formal establishment of peace and interstate relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, aiming for just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region [2]. Both sides are guided by international principles such as the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act, emphasizing good-neighborliness and cooperation [2]. The accord also calls for the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group, which previously mediated the conflict but was deemed ineffective in producing lasting peace [1].
The agreement was widely praised for its potential, but there remains caution that unresolved grievances and regional rivalries—especially involving Iran and Russia—could challenge the durability of the peace [1].
Former Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili welcomed the peace deal as a positive step toward stability in the South Caucasus region. Recognising its significance in overcoming decades of conflict and animosity between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Zurabishvili stated that Georgians know the value of peace and independence [3]. She expressed appreciation for the peace agreement after decades of Russian obstruction.
The historic conflict, centered on Nagorno-Karabakh, had caused large-scale violence, displacement, and territorial disputes, notably with Azerbaijan regaining significant territory by 2023 and prompting an exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region [1].
The peace deal represents the most substantial attempt to resolve the longstanding Nagorno-Karabakh conflict since the Soviet breakup. The European Union anticipates a positive impact on regional development, while Iran cautiously notes that foreign interference could undermine regional security [1].
The article is related to a story titled "Gakharia: Pro-Russian government isolates Georgia from Armenia-Azerbaijan peace progress." The header image for the article is sourced from 1TV.ge.
References:
[1] BBC News. (2025). Armenia and Azerbaijan sign peace deal to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59248612
[2] The Economist. (2025). The Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal: a chance for the South Caucasus. [online] Available at: https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/08/11/the-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal-a-chance-for-the-south-caucasus
[3] Civil.ge. (2025). Zurabishvili: Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal a victory for peace and progress in the Caucasus. [online] Available at: https://civil.ge/archives/465639
Diplomats and politicians have hailed the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal as a major stride in foreign policy, with its implications reverberating in the realms of general news, politics, and the discourse on war and conflicts. The accord gives rise to hope for peace and stability in the Caucasus, a region long affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, while also raising questions about regional security and the involvement of neighboring powers like Iran and Russia.
