Iran, UK, US officials welcome progress toward peace between Baku-Yerevan

The Islamic Republic of Iran, alongside key international voices from the United Kingdom and the United States, has welcomed recent developments aimed at securing lasting peace in the South Caucasus region. This follows the historic trilateral meeting between Azerbaijani, Armenian and US leaders in Washington, where they signed a Joint Declaration. 

In an official statement, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its close monitoring of the ongoing situation in the region, noting that  peace and stability in the Caucasus benefit all countries in the region, Caliber.Az reports.

The statement highlighted Tehran’s support for the finalised peace agreement text between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The statement also voiced concern over potential foreign interference near shared borders, emphasising that sustainable stability must be founded on mutual respect for sovereignty and free from outside influence.

“Iran is ready to continue constructive cooperation based on mutual interests with both the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia to safeguard peace, stability, and economic development in the region through bilateral and regional cooperation, such as the 3+3 mechanism,” the ministry added.

Meanwhile, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy took to social media platform X to congratulate both countries. 

“Congratulations to Armenia and Azerbaijan on the bold steps taken in Washington towards peace. I commend US President Donald Trump’s vital role in securing this breakthrough,” Lammy wrote. He reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting peace efforts as both sides honour their commitments.

The positive international reception was further echoed by James Warlick, former US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group and President of Juno Global Strategies, who spoke in an interview with Azertag. 

“I'm very pleased to see that the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are coming together in Washington, and it's a historic opportunity to sign a peace agreement or at least the framework of an agreement,” Warlick said.

Noting that “this is just the beginning of a process,” Warlick underscored the importance of the agreement as a starting point for lasting peace and prosperity in the region.

He also highlighted the longstanding positive relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan, adding, “We’ve worked together on issues such as international terrorism, the problem of Iran, energy security, and others. I expect that cooperation to continue.”

Warlick expressed optimism that collaboration on peace and security between Armenia and Azerbaijan would also persist.

“I am pleased to see that we will continue to do so in the future,” he concluded.

By Sabina Mammadli