Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Agreement

Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement, aiming to end decades of conflict and establish a strategic transit corridor managed by the United States.

On August 8, 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met at the White House to sign a peace agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The accord seeks to resolve longstanding disputes, including the contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region, and to foster economic cooperation between the two nations.

A central element of the agreement is the establishment of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a transit corridor through Armenia's Syunik Province. This corridor will connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave and will be developed and managed exclusively by the United States. The project is expected to enhance regional trade and economic integration.

President Trump highlighted the significance of the agreement, stating, "For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations... With this Accord, we've finally succeeded in making peace."

The peace deal also includes commitments from both countries to respect each other's territorial integrity and to refrain from the use of force, aligning with international law. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan described the agreement as a balanced foundation for lasting peace.

However, the agreement has elicited mixed reactions. Iran has expressed concerns over the TRIPP corridor, citing potential foreign intervention near its borders and indicating intentions to block the project. Additionally, some opposition groups in Armenia have criticized the deal, viewing it as a capitulation to Azerbaijani demands.

Despite these challenges, the agreement marks a significant step toward resolving one of the longest-standing conflicts in the South Caucasus, with hopes of ushering in a new era of peace and economic development in the region.