Historic Peace Deal Set to Transform South Caucasus

Armenia and Azerbaijan are poised to sign a pivotal peace agreement at the White House, signaling a possible end to decades of conflict. President Donald Trump announced that the leadership of both nations would finalize the deal aimed at unveiling fresh economic prospects.

The agreement centers on the establishment of a critical transit corridor across the South Caucasus, promising to reconnect transport routes that have remained shut since the early 1990s. The corridor, dubbed the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, will facilitate the flow of goods, energy, and communication, with leasing rights allocated to the US.

This development follows a series of diplomatic engagements, including a visit by Trump's special envoy to Baku. As ties with Russia wane, the US-brokered deal is set to reshape alliances and open pathways, including normalized trade relations between Armenia and Turkey, enhancing regional stability and economic revitalization.

(With inputs from agencies.)