Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to his Truth Social account to share a Breitbart News article highlighting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's remarks at the Shusha Global Media Forum, APA reports. The article, penned by Breitbart correspondent Joshua Klein, features President Aliyev's comments on the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, emphasizing Trump's pivotal role.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev commended Trump for his proactive approach to resolving the long-standing conflict, contrasting it with previous U.S. administrations' tendencies to maintain the status quo. Aliyev remarked, "Donald Trump is a person who loves peace. He sees peace as an opportunity," noting that the Trump administration was instrumental in creating a framework that made peace possible between the two nations.

President Aliyev also recounted the significant summit at the White House last August, where Trump hosted Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. This meeting resulted in the signing of a Joint Declaration and led to the formation of a U.S.-Azerbaijan working group to facilitate the agreement's implementation, demonstrating Washington's commitment.

Highlighting the Trump administration's adherence to their promises, Aliyev stated, "In my experience, this was the first time that American officials kept their word so strictly," which he believes has ushered in a new era of U.S.-Azerbaijan relations.

The article further covers the Strategic Partnership Declaration between Washington and Baku, which Aliyev described as a dream realization, marking an unprecedented level of bilateral relations. He also criticized earlier U.S. administrations for preferring the conflict's status quo, pointing out that Joe Biden's past support for sanctions against Azerbaijan had strained relations.

In his remarks, Aliyev expressed gratitude towards Trump and his team, particularly envoys Steve Witkoff and Ari Lightstone, for their roles in the peace process. Trump's decision to share the article is seen as reinforcing the U.S. commitment to its strategic partnership with Azerbaijan.

Source: Azeri-Press news agency