Baku:Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the trilateral Declaration between Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia, a pivotal moment in the recent history of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, on September 27, 2020, Azerbaijan responded to military aggression from Armenia, leading to the launch of the Patriotic War under President Ilham Aliyev. This conflict aimed to liberate occupied territories and resulted in significant victories for the Azerbaijani forces.

Throughout the 44-day military campaign, Azerbaijani forces liberated several key locations, including Sugovushan, Jabrayil, Hadrut, Fuzuli, Zangilan, Gubadli, and Shusha. These victories culminated in Armenia acknowledging defeat following the liberation of Shusha on November 8, 2020.

The trilateral Declaration, signed on November 10, 2020, by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia, established a ceasefire and outlined terms for peacekeeping and territorial exchanges. Russian peacekeepers were deployed to the region, and the exchange of prisoners and restoration of regional transport links were agreed upon.

President Aliyev emphasized the historic significance of the agreement, declaring an end to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He celebrated the unity and resolve of the Azerbaijani people and highlighted the nation's territorial gains as a victory.

The Declaration's implementation included the return of several districts to Azerbaijan, the establishment of a Joint Russian-Turkish Monitoring Center, and the eventual withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers. Notably, Azerbaijan's territorial integrity was fully restored with the establishment of a border checkpoint and the surrender of illegal Armenian armed formations.

President Aliyev's leadership was further symbolized by the raising of the Azerbaijani flag in significant locations, and the cessation of operations at the Turkish-Russian Joint Monitoring Center marked the conclusion of a critical phase in the region's history.