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Armenia and Azerbaijan Edge Closer to Historic Peace Deal

4/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the brink of a historic peace agreement. Recent talks revealed Armenia's commitment to amend its constitution, dropping territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed the importance of additional steps, while Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed eagerness to sign the treaty and pave the way for enduring peace.

History

Historical Context

Armenia and Azerbaijan's potential peace agreement reflects a long history of conflict rooted in territorial disputes over Nagorno-Karabakh. The region's tensions escalated after the Soviet Union's collapse in the early 1990s, leading to a brutal war. Previous ceasefires and negotiations, such as the 1994 Bishkek Protocol, failed to secure lasting peace, making the current talks a significant step toward resolution.

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Story summary

Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the brink of a historic peace agreement. Recent talks revealed Armenia's commitment to amend its constitution, dropping territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed the importance of additional steps, while Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed eagerness to sign the treaty and pave the way for enduring peace.

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