U.S. President Donald Trump will host a peace signing ceremony at the White House on August 8, 2025, involving Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. This event is being described as a 'Historic Peace Summit' aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between the two nations.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, 'These two Nations have been at War for many years, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. Many Leaders have tried to end the War, with no success, until now, thanks to 'TRUMP'.' He emphasized that the United States has been engaged with both countries for an extended period.
The peace agreement is expected to include exclusive U.S. development rights to a strategic transit corridor through the South Caucasus, which will be named the 'Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity'. This corridor aims to enhance economic opportunities and connectivity in the region.
The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which has seen military confrontations, including a significant offensive by Azerbaijan in 2023 that resulted in the displacement of over 100,000 ethnic Armenians. Previous negotiations have taken place, but a breakthrough has been elusive until now.
Trump's announcement comes after a series of discussions between the two leaders, including a recent meeting in Dubai, where they explored ways to normalize relations following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War.
The signing ceremony will take place in the Oval Office and the State Dining Room, marking a significant diplomatic effort by the U.S. to mediate peace in the region.