In a historic event, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a peace agreement at the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the summit. The leaders, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia, shook hands after decades of conflict. Trump called the moment “historic” and praised both sides for their courage. The agreement aims to end years of war and open new diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries.
The deal will reopen key transport routes that were shut due to past wars. A major feature is a new transit corridor. Named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, it will link Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenian territory. This issue had caused tension in past talks. Now, both nations agreed to cooperate instead of fight. The United States will help build this route.
Trump said both countries promised to stop all hostilities forever. They also agreed to begin business, travel, and diplomatic exchanges. He announced new trade agreements in energy and technology with both countries. Leaders praised Trump and said he achieved in six months what others could not in decades. The peace summit shows U.S. influence in the region is growing.
This agreement also weakens Russia’s traditional role in the South Caucasus. In the past, President Putin acted as the main mediator. However, both Azerbaijan and Armenia rejected Russia’s latest proposals. They chose the U.S. plan instead. The move signals a shift in power and trust. Trump’s announcement came just before he revealed a meeting with Putin next week in Alaska.
Pakistan welcomed the agreement. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the peace deal and congratulated Azerbaijan. He said it brings hope to a region hurt by war. He also praised America’s role and Trump’s leadership. Sharif hoped the agreement would inspire other disputed regions. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Azerbaijan during this historic time.