On August 8, 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a landmark peace agreement at the White House, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The accord seeks to end decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh and introduces the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) transit corridor. It also lays the groundwork for deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and technology.

Key Points:

• The peace accord was signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, representing a historic breakthrough in relations between the two nations.
• U.S. President Donald Trump personally mediated the talks, underscoring Washington’s strategic re-engagement in the South Caucasus and shifting influence away from Russia.
• The TRIPP corridor will connect mainland Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave via Armenian territory, opening new routes for trade and regional integration.
• Both nations committed to enhanced cooperation in energy development, technology transfer, and economic growth initiatives.
• Critics highlight unresolved human rights concerns, proposed constitutional changes in Armenia, and opposition from Iran as potential challenges to the accord’s long-term success.