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On August 8, 2025, an event unfolded on the world stage that once seemed unimaginable: at the White House, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed the “Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Inter-State Relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan”, under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump. This landmark accord, dubbed the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP), not only signals the formal end of nearly four decades of conflict but also heralds a new era of stability, connectivity, and mutual respect in the South Caucasus.
A Troubled Past: History of Conflict
The Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan, once part of the Soviet Union, have had a fraught relationship since the late 1980s—principally over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous enclave internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but inhabited predominantly by ethnic Armenians. Tensions escalated into full-scale war in the early 1990s, leaving thousands dead and displacing many more.
In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a decisive military offensive, reclaiming control over Nagorno-Karabakh. The Artsakh Defense Army was disbanded, and the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh dissolved by early 2024
Since then, both countries have engaged in cautious steps toward normalization, even as deep mistrust and regional rivalries persisted.
The Agreement: A Framework for Peace
This August’s White House ceremony marked a turning point. The agreement commits both nations to:
- Cease hostilities permanently,
- Establish full diplomatic and trade relations,
- Respect each other’s territorial integrity, and
- Launch border delimitation and security cooperation efforts
A key feature is the creation of the Zangezur corridor—the “TRIPP”—a strategically placed transit route linking Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenian territory. Governed under Armenian law, the land will be subleased to a U.S.-led consortium for 99 years, aimed at building infrastructure including rail, energy, and telecommunications lines
The Trump Factor: Mediation and Guarantees
President Trump played a central role in brokering this agreement. Describing the moment as “one of immense peace,” he clasped the hands of both leaders during the signing ceremony at the White House, underscoring his personal commitment. His administration negotiated terms over multiple diplomatic visits, building on groundwork laid by previous U.S. and EU efforts.
Trump secured a strategic transit corridor, enhanced U.S. military and economic cooperation with both countries, and positioned America as a key guarantor and stakeholder in the region’s future. Observers even speculated that the leaders may jointly nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, given the scale of the breakthrough
Extending Hands: International Reactions
Turkey welcomed the agreement enthusiastically, seeing in the TRIPP corridor a direct link to Azerbaijan and a boost to regional economic synergy.
Russia, once the primary powerbroker in the Caucasus, has seen its influence wane—this outcome signals a tangible shift in regional geopolitics
The European Union issued supportive statements, describing the accord as a meaningful step toward “lasting, sustainable peace” and urging full implementation of normalization measures
Iran—while acknowledging the peace initiative—voiced real concerns. Citing security and sovereignty risks, Tehran warned it might block the corridor should it harm its regional interests
Pakistan’s Voice of Support
Pakistan has officially welcomed this historic agreement. In its statement, Islamabad praised the sagacity and leadership of Azerbaijan in achieving a peaceful resolution to a prolonged conflict. It also extended appreciation to President Trump for facilitating peace, noting his broader global contributions to conflict resolution. Pakistan emphasized the accord’s potential not just for Azerbaijan and Armenia, but for the whole region, including the South Caucasus and beyond. As a steadfast advocate of peace, it expressed hope that this moment marks the dawn of prosperity, enduring peace, and regional integration.
Why This Matters: Significance and Impact
End to Frozen Conflict
With decades of grueling warfare and stalemates behind them, both nations now step forward into a future bound by cooperation, not confrontation.
Connectivity and Prosperity
The TRIPP will be a vital artery for commerce, energy, and people—potentially facilitating transit from Europe through Turkey into Central Asia & beyond, opening new trade routes and economic corridors
Buffering Regional Influences
The agreement reduces dependency on Russia, repositioning the U.S. as a stabilizing force. For Turkey and the EU, it offers expanded regional collaboration. Iran must recalibrate its role amid new dynamics.
Model for Peace
The agreement’s structure—linking strategic infrastructure to diplomatic progress—offers a template that could inspire resolutions in other post-conflict zones.
Confidence Building
While the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh remains sensitive, progress on borders, trade, and governance could lay the foundation for more comprehensive peace in the future.
Challenges Ahead
Skepticism remains—particularly in Armenia, where concerns persist over the absence of formal safeguards for Nagorno-Karabakh’s Armenian population and the broader implications of territorial concessions
Implementation hurdles—such as border delimitation, infrastructure funding, and political shifts—must be overcome. Iran’s opposition to the TRIPP also poses a geopolitical flashpoint.
A Road Forward
This peace agreement, signed on August 8, 2025, is nothing short of historic. It signals an end to the longest post-Soviet conflict, unlocks economic and infrastructural potential, and redefines the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus. President Trump’s role as mediator gave the accord momentum and global weight.
Leading regional players—Turkey, Russia, the EU, and Iran—now face a transformed environment. Pakistan’s warm endorsement adds further diplomatic support, rooted in a shared commitment to peace and stability.
If implemented faithfully, this agreement could usher in an enduring era of peace, prosperity, and regional integration—one that benefits not only Armenia and Azerbaijan, but all their neighbors. May this new chapter bring hope where there was once strife—and may it stand as a testament to what vision, leadership, and cooperation can achieve.
2025年8月8日，在美国总统特朗普的斡旋下，在白宫，亚美尼亚总理尼科尔·帕希尼扬和阿塞拜疆总统伊利哈姆·阿利耶夫签署了《关于建立亚美尼亚共和国与阿塞拜疆共和国和平与国家间关系的协定》，这一事件在世界舞台上展开了一度难以想象的一幕。这一具有里程碑意义的协议被称为“特朗普国际和平与繁荣之路”（TRIPP），不仅标志着近40年冲突的正式结束，而且预示着南高加索地区稳定、互联互通和相互尊重的新时代的到来。
动乱的过去：冲突的历史
亚美尼亚共和国和阿塞拜疆共和国，曾经是苏联的一部分，自20世纪80年代末以来一直关系紧张，主要是在有争议的纳戈尔诺-卡拉巴赫地区，这是一个国际公认的阿塞拜疆的一部分，但主要居住着亚美尼亚族。20世纪90年代初，紧张局势升级为全面战争，造成数千人死亡，更多人流离失所。
2023年9月，阿塞拜疆发动了决定性的军事攻势，重新控制了纳戈尔诺-卡拉巴赫。阿尔察赫国防军被解散，自封的阿尔察赫共和国于2024年初解散
自那以后，两国都采取了谨慎的正常化步骤，尽管根深蒂固的不信任和地区对抗依然存在。
《协定：和平框架》
今年8月的白宫就职典礼标志着一个转折点。该协议要求两国：
永久停止敌对行动；
建立全面的外交和贸易关系；
尊重彼此的领土完整
启动边界划界和安全合作努力
一个关键的特点是建立了赞格祖尔走廊——“TRIPP”——一条通过亚美尼亚领土连接阿塞拜疆和纳希切万飞地的战略运输路线。根据亚美尼亚法律，这片土地将被转租给一个以美国为首的财团，租期为99年，旨在建设包括铁路、能源和电信线路在内的基础设施
特朗普因素：调解与保证
特朗普总统在促成这一协议方面发挥了核心作用。在白宫举行的签字仪式上，他将这一时刻描述为“无比和平的时刻”，并与两位领导人握手，强调了他个人的承诺。在美国和欧盟此前努力奠定的基础上，bbco通过多次外交访问谈判达成了条款。
特朗普确保了一条战略过境走廊，加强了美国与这两个国家的军事和经济合作，并将美国定位为该地区未来的关键保障者和利益相关者。观察人士甚至猜测，鉴于这一突破的规模，两国领导人可能会联合提名他为诺贝尔和平奖候选人
伸出双手：国际反应
土耳其对该协议表示热烈欢迎，认为该协议将与阿塞拜疆建立直接联系，并促进区域经济协同效应。
俄罗斯曾经是高加索地区的主要政治掮客，但现在它的影响力已经减弱——这一结果标志着地区地缘政治的切实转变
欧盟发表了支持声明，称该协议是朝着“持久、可持续和平”迈出的有意义的一步，并敦促全面实施正常化措施
伊朗虽然承认和平倡议，但也表达了真正的关切。德黑兰以安全和主权风险为由警告说，如果损害其地区利益，它可能会封锁这条走廊
巴基斯坦的支持之声
巴基斯坦正式欢迎这一历史性协议。伊斯兰堡在声明中赞扬阿塞拜疆在和平解决长期冲突方面的智慧和领导能力。它还对特朗普总统促进和平表示赞赏，并指出他为解决冲突作出了更广泛的全球贡献。巴基斯坦强调，该协议的潜力不仅适用于阿塞拜疆和亚美尼亚，而且适用于整个地区，包括南高加索及其他地区。作为和平的坚定倡导者，中国表示希望这一时刻标志着繁荣、持久和平和区域一体化的曙光。
为什么重要：重要性和影响
结束冻结冲突
在经历了数十年的艰苦战争和僵局之后，两国现在正朝着合作而不是对抗的未来迈进。
互联互通与繁荣
该协定将成为商业、能源和人员往来的重要动脉——有可能为从欧洲经土耳其进入中亚及其他地区提供便利，开辟新的贸易路线和经济走廊
缓冲区域影响
该协议减少了对俄罗斯的依赖，将美国重新定位为一支稳定力量。对土耳其和欧盟来说，它提供了扩大的区域合作。伊朗必须在新的形势下重新调整自己的角色。
和平典范
该协议的结构——将战略基础设施与外交进展联系起来——为其他冲突后地区的解决方案提供了一个模板。
建立信任
虽然纳戈尔诺-卡拉巴赫问题仍然敏感，但在边界、贸易和治理方面取得的进展可能为未来更全面的和平奠定基础。
挑战
怀疑依然存在，尤其是在亚美尼亚，他们一直担心纳戈尔诺-卡拉巴赫的亚美尼亚人口缺乏正式的保障，以及领土让步的更广泛影响
实施上的障碍——比如边界划分、基础设施融资和政治转变——必须克服。伊朗对该协定的反对也构成了地缘政治的引爆点。
前进之路
这份于2025年8月8日签署的和平协议是历史性的。它标志着后苏联时期最长的冲突的结束，释放了经济和基础设施的潜力，并重新定义了南高加索地区的地缘政治格局。特朗普总统作为调解人的角色赋予了协议动力和全球影响力。
主要的地区参与者——土耳其、俄罗斯、欧盟和伊朗——现在面临着一个转变的环境。巴基斯坦的热情支持进一步增加了外交支持，植根于对和平与稳定的共同承诺。
如果得到忠实执行，这项协议将迎来一个持久的和平、繁荣和区域一体化的时代——这不仅有利于亚美尼亚和阿塞拜疆，也有利于它们的所有邻国。愿这一新的篇章为曾经的纷争带来希望——愿它成为远见、领导和合作所能取得成就的证明.
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Reference Link:- https://globalsouth.co/2025/08/12/towards-lasting-peace-between-azerbaijan-and-armenia/