Key Facts
• August 8, 2025: Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace agreement at the White House.
• Mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump, ending decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
• Agreement includes reopening key transport routes and boosting U.S. influence in the region.
• Conflict dates back to the 1980s-1990s, with violence escalating in recent years.
• Both nations pledge to permanently cease hostilities and resume travel, trade, and diplomacy.
• U.S. to support construction of “Trump Route,” connecting Azerbaijan’s mainland to Nakhchivan.
• Russian influence in the region diminishes as U.S. takes a leading role in peace efforts.
• Trump secures bilateral trade agreements with both nations, focusing on energy and technology.
• Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan praise Trump’s leadership.
• Trump describes the event as “historic” and a “miracle” achieved within six months of his second term.
Summary
On August 8, 2025, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a historic peace agreement at the White House, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The deal aims to end decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, reopening key transport routes and enhancing U.S. influence in the Caucasus. Both nations committed to permanently cease hostilities and restore diplomatic, trade, and travel relations. The agreement includes U.S. support for the “Trump Route,” a transport corridor connecting Azerbaijan’s mainland to Nakhchivan. This development marks a significant shift in regional dynamics, reducing Russia’s role as a mediator. Trump also secured bilateral trade agreements with both countries, focusing on energy and technology. Leaders from both nations praised Trump’s efforts, calling the agreement a turning point in their relations. Trump described the event as a “miracle” achieved within six months of his second term.
