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Saudi Arabia, Gulf states welcome Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal at White House

U.S. President Donald Trump (C), Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) sign the joint declaration  peace roadmap  following their trilateral meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., United States on August 08, 2025. (Azerbaijan Presidency - AA Photo)
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U.S. President Donald Trump (C), Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) sign the joint declaration peace roadmap following their trilateral meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., United States on August 08, 2025. (Azerbaijan Presidency - AA Photo)
August 09, 2025 04:24 PM GMT+03:00

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and Oman have welcomed the joint peace declaration signed between Azerbaijan and Armenia at the White House under the mediation of the United States.

In a statement, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry hailed the agreement as “a historic step that will strengthen security and stability between the two countries” and praised Washington’s mediation efforts. Riyadh expressed hope that the deal would mark the beginning of “a new era of understanding and cooperation” in the Caucasus region.

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry described the agreement as “historic” and stressed that it would contribute to strengthening peace and security in the South Caucasus. Ministry spokesperson Sufyan al-Qudah commended the U.S. administration’s efforts in the reconciliation process.

Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman praise Washington’s role

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry called the agreement “an important development that will launch a new phase of cooperation between the two countries based on good neighborly relations,” reiterating full support for U.S. efforts to reduce tensions and promote diplomatic solutions.

Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry also praised Washington’s mediation and expressed hope that the agreement would bring greater stability and prosperity to both nations. The ministry reaffirmed its support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts at the regional and international levels.

Oman’s Foreign Ministry described the agreement as “historic” and underlined the critical role played by the United States. It voiced hope that this step would serve as a model for resolving other regional conflicts and stressed the need for a lasting peace based on justice.

U.S. President Donald Trump (C), Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) sign the joint declaration  peace roadmap  following their trilateral meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., United States on August 08, 2025. (Azerbaijan Presidency - AA Photo)
U.S. President Donald Trump (C), Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (L), and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (R) sign the joint declaration peace roadmap following their trilateral meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., United States on August 08, 2025. (Azerbaijan Presidency - AA Photo)

Milestone in US-mediated diplomacy

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian signed the joint declaration following a trilateral summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

Trump stated that “Armenia and Azerbaijan commit to ending hostilities, initiating trade and diplomatic relations, and respecting each other’s territorial integrity.”

The agreement is seen as one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in the South Caucasus in decades, with Washington positioning itself at the center of the peace process.

August 09, 2025 04:25 PM GMT+03:00
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