Historic Peace Accord: Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree to Terms

After decades of conflict, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed not to deploy third-country forces along their border, marking a significant milestone with a newly signed peace agreement. This follows the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Karabakh. Monitoring by the EU continues until 2027 for stability assurance.

In a momentous development, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to refrain from stationing third-country forces along their shared border, following the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the breakthrough after years of intermittent and often contentious peace negotiations.

The move comes after Russian peacekeepers completed their withdrawal from the contentious Karabakh region in May. The region had been predominantly populated by Armenians until Azeri forces reclaimed it during a swift military operation in September 2023. Despite the departure, Moscow maintains personnel in Armenia at the border area.

The European Union has extended its monitoring mission in Armenia until February 2027, playing a crucial role in maintaining stability and supporting the peace process between the two nations. This diplomatic effort aims to end more than three decades of animosity and conflict in the region.