Trump to Host Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Summit at White House
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a high-profile peace summit between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House on Friday, in an effort to broker economic and diplomatic agreements between the long-time adversaries.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will attend an "official Peace Signing Ceremony." The meeting aims to "pursue economic opportunities" and advance stability in the volatile South Caucasus region.
The summit comes after months of heightened tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, particularly over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The two countries engaged in a bloody six-week war in 2020, which ended with a Russian-brokered ceasefire but left key issues unresolved.
The White House has not yet released detailed agenda points, but analysts suggest the talks could focus on trade, border security, and potential U.S. mediation in ongoing disputes. The meeting also signals Washington’s continued engagement in a region traditionally influenced by Russia and Turkey.
This will be the first time Trump has personally mediated talks between the two leaders. The outcome could have significant implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy in the Caucasus.
