Azerbaijan Armenia Peace Deal Signed at White House, Launching ‘Trump Route’ for Regional Prosperity

In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement at the White House on Friday, formally ending nearly four decades of conflict. The deal not only reopens vital transport and trade routes but also establishes a new transit corridor named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.

The leaders of both nations—Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan—hailed the agreement as a “significant milestone,” crediting U.S. President Donald Trump and his team for achieving what decades of international mediation had failed to accomplish. The name of the route, officials said, was proposed by the Armenian side as a gesture of appreciation.

Key Elements of the Agreement

• Reopening transportation channels between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

• Development of the Trump Route, connecting Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave via a 32 km (20-mile) stretch of Armenian territory—a long-standing demand that had stalled prior peace talks.

• Potential infrastructure projects including rail lines, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber optic cables.
  

A senior U.S. administration official confirmed that negotiations for the corridor’s development are expected to begin next week, with at least nine developers already expressing interest. For Azerbaijan, a leading oil and gas producer, the route offers a direct link to Turkey and Europe, promising significant economic benefits.

Ending a Long-Standing Dispute

The conflict between the two former Soviet republics began over control of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but historically populated by ethnic Armenians. Decades of clashes claimed tens of thousands of lives, with Azerbaijan reclaiming full control of the region in 2023.

At the signing ceremony, Trump stood between Aliyev and Pashinyan, joining their handshake and praising their resolve:

“Thirty-five years they fought, and now they’re going to be friends for a long time.” Both leaders stressed that the agreement is the beginning of a new chapter. “We are setting the foundation for a story that is better than what we’ve had in the past.” Pashinyan stated. Aliyev called the achievement “a miracle” made possible in just six months of U.S.-led diplomacy.

Geopolitical Impact

The peace accord delivers a symbolic and strategic setback to Russia, which had long positioned itself as the primary mediator in the South Caucasus. Moscow’s influence diminished sharply after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, allowing Washington to step into a more decisive role.

Separate bilateral agreements were also signed between the U.S., Armenia, and Azerbaijan to strengthen cooperation in energy, technology, and economic development.

Trump expressed interest in visiting the newly proposed route, declaring himself “very confident” about lasting peace between the nations.

 

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