USAID head: Azerbaijan, Armenia nearing peace treaty

In a press conference in Yerevan, USAID Chief Samantha Power announced that Azerbaijan and Armenia are on the brink of finalizing a peace treaty after years of conflict.

Power emphasized that negotiations between Armenian and Azerbaijani government representatives are advancing towards reconciliation, Caliber.Az reports citing Armenian media.

She pledged US support to help Armenia seize this historic opportunity for peace.

USAID, or the United States Agency for International Development, is a US government agency responsible for administering foreign aid and development assistance.

Established in 1961, USAID operates under the US State Department and focuses on addressing global development challenges such as poverty, health, education, economic growth, and humanitarian crises.

Its programs aim to promote stability and prosperity in partner countries, strengthen democratic institutions, and foster sustainable development practices.

USAID works with governments, civil society organizations, and private sector partners to implement projects and initiatives worldwide.