Kathrine Frich
A joint statement is expected to be issued on August 8 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
A joint statement is expected to be issued on August 8 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Head to U.S. for Peace Talks
The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week.
The trilateral summit, confirmed by Armenia’s foreign ministry, aims to finalize a peace agreement following years of conflict and the 2023 takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijani forces.
Trump Hosts Historic Meeting in Washington
According to the U.S. government, President Trump will first meet separately with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev before hosting a three-way summit.
A joint statement is expected to be issued on August 8 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Could This Finally Be the Peace Breakthrough?
Hopes are high that the Washington talks will result in a signed peace treaty.
Armenian media reports suggest the agreement is nearly ready, and both sides have expressed a willingness to continue dialogue.
The visit follows a similar meeting between the two leaders in Abu Dhabi in July.
Armenia Says Peace Text Already Agreed
Earlier this year, Armenia’s foreign ministry claimed that the sides had already agreed on the core text of the peace treaty.
Yerevan signaled readiness to discuss the signing location, indicating that only final details remain before the deal can be made official.
Azerbaijan Demands Constitutional Changes
Baku insists that peace hinges on Armenia meeting several conditions, including ending border attacks and removing territorial claims from its constitution.
Armenian leader Pashinyan, however, has rejected accusations that his country holds any such claims.
Trump Steps In
The Washington summit comes at a time when Russia appears to be losing influence in the South Caucasus.
Once the dominant mediator in the region, the Russian president Vladimir Putin now finds himself sidelined, as former Soviet republics turn to the U.S. for leadership in brokering peace.
