The White House is set to host a historic peace summit this Friday, bringing together Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The summit aims to formalize a peace agreement between the two nations, potentially ending decades of territorial conflict, particularly concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh region. A key provision of the proposed agreement grants the United States development rights over a 43-kilometer strategic corridor within Armenian territory, to be known as the "Trump International Peace and Prosperity Pathway" (TRIPP). This corridor is designed to connect Azerbaijan with its exclave of Nakhchivan, traversing Armenia and thereby enhancing regional trade and connectivity.
This initiative follows earlier discussions between Aliyev and Pashinyan, including a meeting in Abu Dhabi on July 10, 2025, where key issues such as border delimitation and the opening of the Zangezur corridor were addressed. Azerbaijan's recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023 underscored the intensity of the dispute. The United States' central role in brokering this accord highlights its commitment to fostering stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus. Analysts suggest that this peace deal could also facilitate Azerbaijan's accession to the Abraham Accords, further strengthening diplomatic and economic ties across the region. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday at the White House, with the precise details of the agreement to be unveiled at that time.