Trump: Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign peace deal at White House

In a surprise announcement on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump declared that a historic peace summit between Azerbaijan and Armenia will take place on August 8 at the White House, marking what he described as the successful end of decades of conflict in the South Caucasus.

"I look forward to hosting the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, at the White House tomorrow for a Historic Peace Summit," Trump wrote. "These two Nations have been at War for many years, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. Many Leaders have tried to end the War, with no success, until now, thanks to 'TRUMP.'"

He noted that his administration had been quietly working with both sides over a sustained period and that the efforts would culminate in an official Peace Signing Ceremony. “The United States will also sign Bilateral Agreements with both Countries to pursue Economic opportunities together, so we can fully unlock the potential of the South Caucasus Region,” Trump added. ““I am very proud of these courageous Leaders for doing the right thing for the Great People of Armenia and Azerbaijan."

According to prior reports, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are expected to sign a Joint Declaration in Washington, with President Trump in attendance as a witness to the agreement. This declaration is set to formalise key elements of the peace process that have been under negotiation for months.

Among Azerbaijan’s primary conditions for peace were a joint appeal to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to formally dissolve the now-defunct Minsk Group, as well as constitutional amendments in Armenia to eliminate territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Both points are addressed in the text of the Joint Declaration.

Specifically, the document states that Armenia and Azerbaijan will jointly appeal to the OSCE Secretary General to terminate the Minsk Group’s mandate—an institution that has long been criticised for failing to achieve tangible progress in resolving the conflict. Additionally, the declaration acknowledges that further steps are necessary to finalise a legally binding Agreement on the Establishment of Interstate Relations and Peace, including the formal initialling of the agreement text and its subsequent ratification.

One of the most sensitive issues in post-war negotiations has been the creation of a secure land link between mainland Azerbaijan and its exclave of Nakhchivan. President Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly stated that an unobstructed land corridor must be ensured between the main part of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan. This demand by the head of state has been accepted by the Armenian side. Accordingly, the Joint Declaration will confirm the guarantee of unhindered movement between the main territory of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, thereby implementing the Zangezur Corridor project.

With this breakthrough, the long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan may finally be drawing to a close. The peace summit, scheduled for today, August 8, at the White House, could mark a transformative moment not only for the South Caucasus but also for regional cooperation and US diplomatic influence.

President Trump concluded his statement: "It will be a Historic Day for Armenia, Azerbaijan, the United States, and, THE WORLD. See you then!"

By Tamilla Hasanova