Armenia and Azerbaijan on Brink of Historic Peace Treaty Amid Regional Shifts
March 13, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of both parties committing to peace, urging them to sign and ratify the treaty to foster a new era of prosperity in the South Caucasus.
While Pashinyan has called for constitutional reforms in response to Azerbaijan's demands, the Armenian government denies that any agreements have been reached regarding these amendments.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a significant agreement on a peace treaty, marking a potential turning point after decades of conflict.
Further details regarding the signing of the peace agreement are expected to be released soon, as both nations prepare to move forward.
The backdrop to this agreement includes Azerbaijan's military offensive in 2023, which led to the capture of Nagorno-Karabakh and the displacement of over 100,000 ethnic Armenians.
This peace agreement aims to normalize relations between the two nations, a crucial step given the regional influences of Russia, the EU, the US, and Turkey.
However, key unresolved issues remain, including the non-deployment of third-party forces along the border and the withdrawal of legal claims from international judicial bodies.
In a related development, Russia has announced its intention to withdraw its military presence from the Caucasus region, although no specific timeline has been provided.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has indicated that the agreement should include a clause prohibiting the mobilization of foreign military forces at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the progress made in negotiations, asserting that there are no remaining obstacles to signing a peace treaty.
Kaja Kallas, the European foreign affairs chief, has stressed the importance of maintaining momentum for peace and ensuring a smooth process moving forward.
Despite the mutual interest in signing the treaty, tensions remain high, with a heavily militarized border and past accusations of aggression from both sides.
Summary based on 15 sources
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The Guardian • Mar 13, 2025
Azerbaijan and Armenia strike deal to end decades-long conflict
NBC News • Mar 14, 2025
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict
FRANCE 24 • Mar 14, 2025
Armenia, Azerbaijan announce agreement to sign peace deal