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Armenia - Azerbaijan Peace Agreement
- 13 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
A peace agreement brokered by the US has been signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, marking a significant step toward resolving the longstanding conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
- Peace Deal: Both countries pledged to respect each other's territorial integrity, ending nearly four decades of conflict. The agreement includes mutual relinquishment of territorial claims, a ban on the use of force, and adherence to international law.
- US Role and Strategic Importance: The US gained exclusive rights to develop the 'Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity' transit corridor in the South Caucasus.
- Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Nagorno-Karabakh is a mountainous, landlocked region in the South Caucasus (The Caucasus is a mountain region between the Black and Caspian Seas, spanning Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia).
- After the Russian Empire’s collapse in 1917, Armenia and Azerbaijan both claimed Nagorno-Karabakh, causing lasting tensions. The 1994 ceasefire left Nagorno-Karabakh under Armenian-backed control (but internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan).
- Azerbaijan reclaimed control in 2023 after a military offensive, displacing thousands of ethnic Armenians.
- India’s Stance: India supports the peace deal as it sees Armenia and Azerbaijan as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a key project for India's trade routes connecting India to Russia.
- Additionally, India has a Friendship and Cooperation Treaty with Armenia (1995).
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