Rubio welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, credits Trump’s role

The United States has praised the historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, marking a significant step toward ending decades of conflict in the South Caucasus.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement congratulating both countries on the new era of peace, Caliber.Az reports.

“This is an opportunity for both countries to move forward and focus on unlocking the economic potential of the South Caucasus region, which will bring trade deals and prosperity for the American people and both Armenia and Azerbaijan,” Rubio said.

The US Embassy in Baku reshared the message on its X page.

The United States celebrates today’s historic peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. President Trump brought these parties together and brokered a deal that ends decades of conflict. This is an opportunity for both countries to move forward and focus on unlocking the economic… pic.twitter.com/FCQCLD6q2g

— U.S. Embassy Baku (@USEmbassyBaku) August 9, 2025

By Sabina Mammadli