WANA (Aug 09) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday welcomed the finalization of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, while voicing concern over the potential negative consequences of any foreign intervention, particularly near its shared borders.

 

The statement came in response to recent developments in the South Caucasus, following the signing of a peace agreement between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington.

 

“The Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitors ongoing processes in the South Caucasus and remains in contact with both neighboring countries — the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia — regarding these developments,” the ministry said.

 

While emphasizing that peace and stability in the Caucasus serve the interests of all regional states, the statement described the completion of the peace deal as “an important step toward achieving lasting peace.” However, it cautioned against “any form of foreign intervention, especially near shared borders, that could undermine regional security and stability.”

 

The ministry stressed that the creation of transport routes and the reopening of blocked communication lines should only contribute to stability, security, and economic development if carried out within a framework of mutual interests, respect for national sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all regional countries, and without outside interference.

 

Concluding, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Iran’s readiness to continue constructive, mutually beneficial cooperation with both Azerbaijan and Armenia to safeguard peace, stability, and economic growth through bilateral and regional mechanisms, including the “3+3” format.

 

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday evening to finalize a peace treaty aimed at ending decades of conflict.

 

During the meeting, the two countries signed a peace deal. Trump expressed strong confidence in “lasting peace” between the two nations, noting that they had been at war for 35 years but were now “friends.” He said the agreement, signed Friday, commits both sides to permanently end hostilities, open trade, and respect each other’s territorial integrity.

 

The U.S. president stated that America will lift restrictions on defense cooperation with Azerbaijan, while American companies are expected to invest in major infrastructure projects in both countries.

 

The deal includes a special transit corridor granting Azerbaijan access to Nakhchivan, with Armenia forming an exclusive partnership with the U.S. for its development, potentially lasting up to 99 years.

 

Trump hailed the accord as “not a ceasefire, but a peace agreement” and announced bilateral deals with both countries to expand cooperation in energy, technology, and artificial intelligence. He said the agreement would bring economic benefits to all three nations.

Armenia, Azerbaijan sign peace deal

Armenia, Azerbaijan sign peace deal. Social media/ WANA News Agency