A peace initiative supported by United States President Donald Trump has brought Azerbaijan and Armenia to the brink of a historic agreement, according to a senior Azerbaijani diplomat. The leaders of both countries signed a joint declaration at the White House, signaling an end to decades of conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The only remaining hurdle is a constitutional amendment in Armenia to remove territorial claims against Azerbaijan, with the Armenian Prime Minister calling for a referendum on the issue.

The summit excluded Russia, a traditional regional power, though Moscow expressed support while advocating for local solutions. The agreement also includes plans for a new transit corridor through southern Armenia, granting exclusive development rights to the United States and promising to transform regional transport and economic links. However, analysts caution that key details about the corridor's operation and reciprocal access remain unresolved, leaving questions about the final implementation of the peace deal.