United states of america: Armenia, and Azerbaijan have released a joint statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the White House Peace Summit, APA reports citing Foreign Ministry press service.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the statement highlights the historic summit hosted by President Trump, where President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia signed the Joint Declaration for peace. The summit marked the initialing of the 'Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Inter-State Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan' by the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers. On this anniversary, the countries express pride in their achievements and resolve to continue building on the foundation that ended decades of conflict, aiming for a prosperous future for the South Caucasus. In recognition of these efforts, President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan have jointly nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Joint Declaration serves as a roadmap for strengthening peace and prosperity between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with U.S. support. Over the past year, both nations have maintained stability along their border and are actively working to normalize relations, delimit borders, and build confidence for lasting stability.
Progress is evident in several areas. The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a multimodal transit route, is moving forward. An agreement between the U.S. and Armenia has led to the formation of the TRIPP Development Company to develop infrastructure, with Azerbaijan near completion of a highway and railroad to connect to TRIPP in Armenia. The three countries also support an electricity transmission line through TRIPP.
The U.S. has committed $201 million to the Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund to foster private sector investment in the Trans-Caspian Trade Route in the South Caucasus and Central Asia. Additionally, the U.S. has signed charters and Memoranda of Understanding with Armenia and Azerbaijan on strategic partnerships, energy security, and innovation, which are already yielding results.
Azerbaijan has lifted all transit restrictions with Armenia, facilitating the transport of nearly 60,000 tons of goods and 20,000 tons of oil products in the past year. Both countries aim to boost bilateral trade. Telecom operators have signed an internet agreement to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
The OSCE Minsk Group was dissolved at the joint request of Armenia and Azerbaijan, signifying the end of unresolved conflict. Both nations have joined the Board of Peace upon the U.S. invitation, showing their commitment to global peace and prosperity.
The U.S., Armenia, and Azerbaijan reaffirm their support for each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They remain committed to the full implementation of the Joint Declaration and the bilateral agreements signed with the U.S., aiming to unlock the region's economic potential. As President Trump states, "Promises Made, Promises Kept." The steps taken by Azerbaijan and Armenia toward lasting peace serve as a model, promising a bright and prosperous future for the region.