Donald Trump Brokers Historic Peace Agreement Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Washington, D.C:In a landmark diplomatic achievement, U.S. President Donald Trump facilitated a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, officially ending their long-standing conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The agreement was signed during a meeting at the White House between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

President Trump witnessed the signing of the comprehensive ceasefire agreement, marking a significant moment for both nations. Trump, during a press conference with the two leaders, expressed that Azerbaijan and Armenia had officially agreed to prioritize trade and economic development over conflict.

Trump stated, “Both countries were heading towards a major war, and I urged them to focus on trade, not fighting. I am pleased to announce that both leaders assured me they would refrain from further violence.” He added that the ceasefire would foster cooperation in various sectors, including technology, with specific emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) deals.

In his remarks, Trump also shared that the U.S. would lift military cooperation restrictions on Azerbaijan, emphasizing his preference for peace and trade over warfare. “I don’t want wars; I want peace and trade. I also stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” he said.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev hailed the agreement as a historic step, stating, “Today is a historic day, and a new path for peace is opening. We are entering into a strategic partnership with the United States, and both Azerbaijan and Armenia will move forward responsibly.”

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also lauded Trump’s role in facilitating the peace process, adding that “President Trump is playing a vital role in promoting peace across the globe.”

In response to a question, President Trump also commented on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, stating, “Every week, 7,000 soldiers are dying in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. I will be meeting with both the Russian and Ukrainian presidents soon.”

**Background on the Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict:**

The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region dates back to the 1980s. After gaining independence from the Soviet Union, the two countries engaged in a six-year war that ended in 1994, with Armenia occupying significant portions of Nagorno-Karabakh. In 2020, Azerbaijan regained some of the territory.

In October 2023, tensions escalated once again as Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh. This resulted in separatist forces in the region surrendering and announcing their disbandment, ultimately leading to Nagorno-Karabakh’s integration into Azerbaijan.

This peace agreement is seen as a significant diplomatic victory, not only for Azerbaijan and Armenia but also for global peace efforts spearheaded by the United States.