Historic Peace Agreement Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Signed at the White House

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint peace declaration at the White House, with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing the end of all hostilities between the two nations and the lifting of U.S. defense sanctions on Azerbaijan.

Full News Details:
Kokcha News Agency – In a historic moment for the South Caucasus region, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint peace declaration at the White House, facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The declaration marks the end of decades of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia and paves the way for lasting peace in the region.

During the signing ceremony, President Trump stated, “We have succeeded in securing peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Both countries have agreed to end all hostilities forever.” He also announced the lifting of U.S. defense sanctions on Azerbaijan, calling it a “very important step” for the country.

Key Points from the Declaration:

1. End of Hostilities:
   Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have committed to ending all conflicts and respecting each other’s territorial integrity.
2. Diplomatic and Trade Relations:
   The two nations agreed to establish diplomatic and trade relations, fostering economic cooperation and regional stability.
3. Zangezur Corridor:
   President Trump announced that the Zangezur Corridor, a key transit route connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave and Turkey, will soon become operational.
4. Lifting of Sanctions:
   The U.S. has lifted defense-related sanctions on Azerbaijan, which had been in place for 33 years since the country’s independence.

Statements from Leaders:

• President Aliyev:
  “This is truly a historic day. Today, we are establishing peace in the Caucasus. This will create tremendous opportunities not only for us but for the entire region. We thank President Trump for lifting the restrictions on Azerbaijan.”
• Prime Minister Pashinyan:
  “With this joint declaration, we have reached a significant turning point. The foundation for a new history between our two nations has been laid.”

Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination:
President Aliyev announced that Azerbaijan will nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his efforts to broker peace between the two nations.

Upcoming Trump-Putin Meeting:
President Trump also revealed that he will soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though details of the meeting remain undisclosed. “We will announce the location soon. It will be a very popular place,” Trump said.

Foreign Ministry Statement:
The U.S. Department of State expressed satisfaction with the progress made towards establishing lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, particularly in light of the joint declaration signed in Washington.