Peace at Last as Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Agreement

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(Special Correspondent/Web desk) Azerbaijan and Armenia Sign Landmark Peace Deal at White House

Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a landmark peace accord at the White House, brokered by former US President Donald Trump. The agreement aims to end decades of hostility between the two neighbors.
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Deal Promises New Transport Route and Economic Cooperation

The accord outlines plans for a new transport corridor linking the two countries, along with increased economic cooperation. However, unresolved human rights issues and historical grievances still cast a shadow over the peace process.

Trump Calls It a ‘Momentous Joint Declaration’

Trump described the signing as a “momentous joint declaration,” praising Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for their willingness to work together.
“This is a historic day for peace and prosperity in the Caucasus,” Trump said. He also revealed the transport corridor will be called the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” with the US holding exclusive development rights and expecting major American investments.

Transport Corridor Aims to Boost Trade and Technology

The new transport link is designed to improve trade and regional connectivity. US companies are set to lead infrastructure projects, with cooperation plans in energy, trade, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Aliyev Welcomes New Security Cooperation with US

President Aliyev welcomed the lifting of long-standing US restrictions on security coordination with Azerbaijan, in place since 1992. “If any of us had in mind to step back, we wouldn’t have come here,” he said, calling the deal the start of “eternal peace in the Caucasus.”

Lingering Wounds from the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Despite the optimism, mistrust runs deep. The two countries have fought multiple wars over Nagorno-Karabakh, a region inside Azerbaijan but historically populated by ethnic Armenians.
In 2023, Azerbaijan’s military operation to reclaim the territory forced tens of thousands of Armenians to flee. Rights groups accused Baku of using starvation as a weapon of war. Critics, including the Armenian National Committee of America, claim the peace deal was reached “at gunpoint” and fails to address the displacement crisis.

Peace Hopes Tested in the Months Ahead

While the agreement offers a chance for economic growth and reduced hostilities, experts warn that without genuine reconciliation and accountability, peace could remain fragile. The coming months will reveal whether this accord can bring lasting stability to the Caucasus.