Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit

At a White House summit, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, flanking President Donald Trump, shook hands and signed a historic agreement to end decades of conflict. The deal, which includes reopening key transport routes and creating a major transit corridor named the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” aims to boost regional connectivity and reduce Russia’s influence. Both leaders praised Trump’s role, with Aliyev calling it a “miracle” and Pashinyan calling the agreement a “significant milestone.” The route will connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenian territory, a major sticking point in past talks, NBC News has reported. Trump expressed confidence in lasting peace and hinted at visiting the corridor, while also highlighting his growing reputation as a global peacemaker.