Armenia and Azerbaijan one step closer to peace as US calls for treaty signing

The US Administration has welcomed the successful conclusion of peace treaty negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, urging both nations to sign the agreement as soon as possible.

In a statement posted on the State Department’s website, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for the development, per Caliber.Az.

"The United States commends Armenia and Azerbaijan for concluding negotiations on a historic peace treaty. This is an opportunity for both countries to turn the page on a decades-old conflict in line with President Trump’s vision for a more peaceful world. Now is the time to commit to peace, sign and ratify the treaty, and usher in a new era of prosperity for the people of the South Caucasus," the statement reads.

The US Administration’s remarks followed the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry’s statement on March 13, which reiterated Baku’s commitment to continuing dialogue with Armenia after successfully concluding negotiations on the Peace and Interstate Relations Agreement.

In its statement, Azerbaijan expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved in the negotiations, highlighting that discussions on the draft agreement had been successfully completed.

Azerbaijan also emphasized the need for constitutional changes in Armenia to remove any territorial claims against Azerbaijan’s sovereignty before finalizing the agreement. The ministry reiterated that the amendment to Armenia’s constitution to eliminate claims against Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was a key condition for the signing of the agreement.

Additionally, Baku stressed the necessity of formally dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group, describing it as an outdated and ineffective structure.

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its readiness to continue bilateral discussions with Armenia to facilitate a comprehensive normalization process between the two nations.

Meanwhile, the Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Yerevan had accepted Azerbaijan’s proposals on the two remaining disputed articles, signalling that the peace treaty was now ready for formal signing. Armenia communicated with Baku through diplomatic channels to confirm acceptance of the agreement's terms and indicated readiness to begin consultations on the date and location for the signing.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov also confirmed that both nations had reached a consensus on the terms of the draft treaty and reiterated Azerbaijan’s commitment to advancing dialogue on peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

By Tamilla Hasanova