Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan
World
On August 8, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House. The talks could result in a long-awaited peace deal, potentially ending decades of conflict in the South Caucasus.
The White House will become the venue for pivotal diplomacy as President Trump brings together the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in hopes of advancing peace, prosperity, and regional cooperation.
The Armenian government confirmed Pashinyan’s visit to Washington, where he will hold a bilateral meeting with Trump followed by a trilateral discussion involving President Aliyev. The Washington Post reports that a peace agreement could be announced at the conclusion of the talks.
Back in March, Armenia stated that the text of the peace treaty had been finalized. Azerbaijan, however, has outlined several conditions, including a ceasefire, constitutional amendments in Armenia removing territorial claims, and the formal dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group.
Another sensitive issue on the table is the proposed Zangezur corridor — a transit route through Armenia’s Syunik province that would connect mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave. Armenia has agreed in principle but demands clarity on its status and control mechanisms.
In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, regaining full control over the region, which led to the mass departure of the Armenian population. This marked a turning point in the conflict and opened a new window for diplomatic resolution.
The Armenian government confirmed Pashinyan’s visit to Washington, where he will hold a bilateral meeting with Trump followed by a trilateral discussion involving President Aliyev. The Washington Post reports that a peace agreement could be announced at the conclusion of the talks.
Back in March, Armenia stated that the text of the peace treaty had been finalized. Azerbaijan, however, has outlined several conditions, including a ceasefire, constitutional amendments in Armenia removing territorial claims, and the formal dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group.
Another sensitive issue on the table is the proposed Zangezur corridor — a transit route through Armenia’s Syunik province that would connect mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave. Armenia has agreed in principle but demands clarity on its status and control mechanisms.
In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, regaining full control over the region, which led to the mass departure of the Armenian population. This marked a turning point in the conflict and opened a new window for diplomatic resolution.
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