U.S. pledges $145m aid to Armenia
The U.S. will provide $145 million in assistance to Armenia to support regional connectivity and economic development, a State Department official announced on Thursday.
The U.S. will provide $145 million in assistance to Armenia to support regional connectivity and economic development, a State Department official announced on Thursday.
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Alen Simonyan highlighted Azerbaijan’s desire to prevent future threats, while stressing the importance for Armenia to unblock communications and participate in the Zangezur Corridor project.
Armenia is preparing for high-level talks with the United States on the proposed “Trump Route” project, with discussions expected to start in September alongside Azerbaijan.
The OSCE has ended the Minsk Process, declaring its past decisions on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict invalid after both countries jointly requested closure of the structures.
Russia has supported Azerbaijan and Armenia’s decision to dissolve the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, stating that the structure will be terminated by the end of 2025.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the historic peace agreement with Armenia, regional development, energy, and the country's growing role in diplomacy during an interview with Al Arabiya TV channel which broadcasts globally and is based in Riyadh.
The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran on Monday (18 August) for Yerevan on a two-day state visit during which he will also pay a visit to Minsk which according to official sources aim at deepening bilateral relations with Armenia and Belarus.
The Washington Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan has sparked a mix of hope, doubt, and cautious realism among Armenians.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan defended the U.S.-brokered peace accord, saying it's “not a zero-sum game” and a step toward regional cooperation benefiting all, including Russia and Iran.
In a Fox News interview, President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan’s transit deal with Armenia is “not against anyone” and marks the “final step toward peace,” while also addressing the 2024 downing of AZAL Flight 8243, demanding accountability and full compensation.
On 11 August, 2025, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Council of States — Switzerland’s upper parliamentary chamber rejected draft resolution No. 24.321, titled 'Annexation of Nagorno-Karabakh and the Release of Azerbaijan’s Political Prisoners.'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will pay an official visit to Yerevan from 18th to 21st August, the Armenian Economy Ministry announced.
On 12 August, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov spoke by phone with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
U.S.-based Newsmax television channel has aired a special programme devoted to the landmark Washington summit between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A joint military exercise between Armenia and the United States has kicked off today on the 12th of August according to the country’s defence ministry.
The text of the Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia has been made public.
Outcomes of the U.S.-led peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been discussed during today's phone conversation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a phone call, during which Pashinyan updated Putin on his recent talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that he will hold phone conversations today with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the outcomes of the recent peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including “Trump Route” agreement.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) welcomed the Joint Declaration signed on 8 August in Washington. It's after U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who signed an historic declaration for peace.
Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan has described the joint peace declaration signed with Azerbaijan in Washington as “historic” and an opportunity to advance normalisation with Türkiye.
World leaders and international organisations have hailed the U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia as a historic breakthrough, marking a decisive step toward stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus.
The European Union warmly welcomes the meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint statement
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