WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 12, 2025 – The U.S. Department of State has lauded the recent peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan as a testament to President Donald Trump’s diplomatic leadership, dubbing him the “President of Peace” in a pointed affirmation during a daily press briefing.
In remarks delivered on August 12, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated: “The declaration of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan has reaffirmed that President Trump is indeed the President of Peace.” The comment, captured in a video clip shared on the department’s official X account, underscores the administration’s narrative of Trump as a global stabilizer amid ongoing international tensions.
The peace accord in question was signed on August 8, 2025, during a trilateral summit in Washington, D.C., brokered by the United States. The joint declaration, published by both Armenian and Azerbaijani governments, commits the two nations to respecting each other’s territorial integrity, renouncing the use of force, and establishing interstate relations based on mutual recognition of sovereignty.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in resolving decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which has seen sporadic violence and two major wars since the early 1990s, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.
Key provisions of the deal include the opening of transport corridors, such as a planned transit route through Armenia’s Syunik province linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave. However, this element has drawn sharp criticism from Iran, which vowed to block the corridor, viewing it as a threat to its regional influence and borders.
Iranian officials described the pact as bypassing established geopolitical realities, potentially escalating tensions in the South Caucasus.
The European Union also welcomed the initialing of the peace treaty, with a statement from High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the bloc praising the progress toward normalization.
Similarly, a joint statement from European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the development as a step toward lasting stability in the region.
Reactions to the State Department’s framing of the deal as a Trump victory have been mixed. Supporters on social media echoed the sentiment, with one user calling it “another vindication for POTUS.”
Critics, however, questioned the timing and attribution, noting that negotiations predated the current administration and pointing to ongoing conflicts elsewhere, such as in Gaza, as counterpoints to the “President of Peace” label.
The full text of the initialed agreement was made public by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Azerbaijan’s government portals on August 11, emphasizing commitments to non-aggression and border delimitation.
While the accord requires ratification—potentially involving a constitutional referendum in Armenia by 2027—it represents a rare diplomatic win in a volatile area long plagued by ethnic and territorial disputes.
As the Trump administration continues to highlight such achievements, analysts suggest this could bolster U.S. influence in the Caucasus, countering Russian and Iranian sway. Further details on implementation, including economic cooperation and prisoner exchanges, are expected in coming weeks.