The treaty signed on 13 March 2025 is a landmark agreement that officially ended one of the world’s longest-running "frozen conflicts."
The Region: The conflict centered on Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous territory internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but previously governed by ethnic Armenians.
The Breakthrough: After nearly 40 years of tension and multiple wars (notably in the 1990s and 2020), both nations agreed to a "Peace and Establishment of Interstate Relations" treaty.
Territorial Integrity: Both countries formally pledged to recognize each other’s 1991 borders, effectively settling the dispute over land sovereignty.
Normalization: Beyond stopping the fighting, the treaty established a roadmap for opening diplomatic embassies and restoring transportation routes between the two nations.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Goal | Permanent recognition of territorial integrity. |
| Economic Impact | Reopening of trade corridors between Europe and Asia. |
| Humanitarian Aspect | Provisions for the safe movement of people and regional security. |
Note: This 2025 agreement is considered a turning point for the South Caucasus, moving the region away from decades of military instability toward economic cooperation.