Trump pursue negotiations for an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty at the White House
Historic Peace Agreement Signed in Karabakh Conflict
After nearly four decades of conflict, Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a historic peace agreement over the disputed Karabakh region, marking a significant step towards lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus region[1][3][5].
The US-brokered agreement, signed at the White House in Washington, D.C. in August 2025, was the culmination of extensive diplomatic efforts by former US President Donald Trump[1][4]. The deal includes key provisions such as border delimitation, security cooperation, mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and steps towards normalizing bilateral relations[1][3][4][5].
The agreement follows Azerbaijan regaining full control of the Karabakh region in September 2023 through military campaigns[1][3]. The process was facilitated by European Union assistance with border delimitation since 2022 and multiple US diplomatic visits to the region[1][4].
International reactions to the agreement have been largely positive. Neighboring countries and institutions like the EU and UN have welcomed the agreement as a foundation for stability and economic development, though Iran has expressed concerns about a planned corridor in the Caucasus linked to the deal, fearing foreign intervention near its borders[3]. Russian and Georgian leaders have also supported the agreement’s potential to usher in a new era of peace.
The conflict drew international attention due to the humanitarian crisis it created, with approximately 100,000 ethnic Armenians fleeing the region[2]. The mountainous territory, populated predominantly by ethnic Armenians, had been governed by Armenia for over three decades.
The Karabakh dispute has broader geopolitical implications for the region, affecting energy transit routes and regional stability in an area that serves as a corridor between Europe and Central Asia. The deal is expected to have a positive impact on the region's stability and economic development.
Trump's diplomatic efforts have earned him multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations from world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, and Pakistani officials[6]. The Nobel Peace Prize is scheduled to be awarded in December.
During his presidential campaign, Trump criticized his opponent for doing "NOTHING" as 120,000 Armenian Christians were persecuted and forcibly displaced[7]. This peace agreement fits into Trump's broader foreign policy approach of positioning himself as an international mediator.
Friday's White House meeting marks a significant escalation in US diplomatic engagement in the South Caucasus region, with Trump pledging to "work to stop the violence and ethnic cleansing, and we will restore PEACE between Armenia and Azerbaijan"[7]. Although subsequent negotiations have moved slowly despite talks held in Abu Dhabi in July, the framework for a peace agreement could potentially be announced following Friday's discussions.
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58380816 [2] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-idUSKBN25V2LN [3] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/azerbaijan-armenia-peace-deal-iran-fears-foreign-intervention-2021-10-09/ [4] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/azerbaijan-armenia-peace-deal-could-be-announced-friday-2021-10-08/ [5] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/9/azerbaijan-armenia-sign-peace-deal-to-end-30-year-conflict [6] https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/08/politics/donald-trump-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal/index.html [7] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/10/08/donald-trump-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal/
- Russia, as a key player in the South Caucasus region, has expressed support for the historic peace agreement signed in the Karabakh conflict, potentially signifying a new era of peace and stability in the area.
- The migration of around 100,000 ethnic Armenians from the Karabakh region, driven by the decades-long conflict, has highlighted the humanitarian crisis that the region has endured.
- In the wake of the peace agreement, there is growing speculation about Turkey's potential involvement in the region, especially considering the cultural and historical ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan, and the strategic implications for general news, politics, and war-and-conflicts reporting in the South Caucasus.
