An impossible achieved: Peace in the Caucasus!

On August 8, 2025, the White House witnessed a historic milestone: the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, signed a peace agreement that ends nearly four decades of conflict between the two nations.

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been one of the bloodiest. Karabakh, a region of Azerbaijan illegally occupied by Armenians, endured wars that left countless dead and displaced Azerbaijanis.

The peace negotiation, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump, resulted in an agreement that promises a permanent cessation of hostilities, the establishment of diplomatic and commercial relations, Armenia’s recognition of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, and the creation of a corridor connecting Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan territory through Armenian land.

This vital multimodal corridor—encompassing railways, oil pipelines, and fiber optic lines—will be developed with the participation of American companies. The corridor’s opening will boost trade and connectivity between Europe and Central Asia.

Trump’s mediation has been key to the success of these negotiations, demonstrating his ability to secure agreements where others have failed. However, the sustainability of this peace requires an approach that prioritizes regional cooperation over geopolitical interests.

The peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia is a monumental step toward stability in the South Caucasus, a symbol of prosperity.