The potential customers of a peace offer in between Armenia and Azerbaijan might unify a variety of nations that are not generally on the very same side of problems. This is since it appears that the United States, Iran, Russia, Turkey, and numerous others in the area wish to see an offer in between Baku and Yerevan.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran invites the conclusion of a draft arrangement in between the Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan, according to the Iranian state media on March 26.
On March 14, the United States State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio put out a declaration stating, “The United States applauds Armenia and Azerbaijan for concluding settlements on a historical peace treaty. This is a chance for both nations to turn the page on a decades-old dispute in line with President Trump’s vision for a more tranquil world. Now is the time to devote to peace, indication and validate the treaty, and introduce a brand-new period of success for individuals of the South Caucasus.”
Rubio met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan throughout Fidan’s journey to Washington on March 25. Rubio asked for “assistance for peace in Ukraine and the South Caucasus,” Rubio’s workplace stated.
Turkey’s TRT state media reported that “United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio invited the arrangement on a peace treaty in between Armenia and Azerbaijan, highlighting the significance of long lasting security and success in the area, according to the State Department.”
The TRT report went on to keep in mind, “the Secretary invited the arrangement on a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and highlighted the significance of an enduring peace to break the cycle of local dispute and bring security and success to the South Caucasus,” State Department representative Tammy Bruce stated in a declaration following a call in between Rubio and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday.
Media in Azerbaijan likewise kept in mind that the Turkish foreign minister had actually held talks in Washington about the offer.
In mid-March, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had actually notified Russian President Vladimir Putin about the conclusion of talks on a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, Russian state media stated at the time. According to other reports, Pope Francis has actually likewise invited the opportunity for peace in between the nations.
As the Turkish leading diplomat remained in Washington, Iran’s leading diplomat met Pashinyan in Yerevan on March 25. “Prime Minister Pashinyan revealed his complete satisfaction with the development in cooperation in between Armenia and Iran,” Iran’s IRNA kept in mind.
” He likewise explained the relations in between the 2 nations as being based upon the shared and natural interests of the 2 countries, which have actually been developed over several years. He stated ties were now approaching increased combination.”
Iranian assistance for Armenia
On the other hand, he likewise talked about the significance of peace in the South Caucasus area and gone over Iran’s function in the area.
” Foreign Minister Araghchi stated for his part that the growing Iran-Armenia relationship had shared advantages for both nations and ensured peace and stability in the area. He highlighted that Iran and Armenia should, by making the most of their civilizational, cultural, and historic ties, in addition to people-to-people relations, make every effort to promote relations and cooperation in all fields, particularly in the economy, trade, tourist, transit, transport, and energy fields,” IRNA kept in mind.
” Araghchi likewise stated that security and stability in the South Caucasus was of tactical worth to Iran.” Araghchi likewise held a conference with his Armenian equivalent, Ararat Mirzoyan.
Iran has actually invited the prospective handle Baku. While Iran has close ties with Yerevan, it likewise understands Baku is the more powerful of the 2 nations. Azerbaijan beat Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, and 50,000 Armenians got away the disputed location.
Armenia has actually had a number of beats recently. Baku has actually invested its cash from energy resources carefully in brand-new military innovation. Baku likewise has strong ties with Israel and Turkey. Iran wishes to deal with both Armenia and Azerbaijan.
This is particularly real for Iran’s interest in a north-south trade passage connecting Baku to the Persian Gulf and Central Asia. Iran thinks a peace offer will cause financial advancement in the area. This will assist Iran too.
IRNA kept in mind that “Armenia and Azerbaijan have actually been secured dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh area for almost 4 years. In 2020, Azerbaijan introduced a military operation that eventually led to taking about a 3rd of Nagorno-Karabakh. Nearly all of the almost 100,000 Armenians in the area got away to Armenia as refugees.” Iran backs the territorial stability of nations, Iran states.
The prospective offer in between Armenia and Azerbaijan might assist lead the way for more offers. United States President Donald Trump has actually tapped envoy Steve Witkoff to contribute in a number of these conversations, consisting of talks in Moscow, the Gaza ceasefire offer that occurred in January, and prospective talks with Iran and peace in between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Witkoff remained in Baku in mid-March. Numerous things are in the air, however the more peace deals the United States can back, the more Trump’s administration can see this as a win and a crucial part of its teaching. For example, Russia and Ukraine now appeared headed for a possible Black Sea offer and energy truce. This might construct self-confidence towards a bigger ceasefire.
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