Armenia Proposes New Peace Treaty with Azerbaijan

Armenia has delivered a 10th package of proposals for a peace agreement to Azerbaijan, expressing its commitment to establishing peace in the South Caucasus. Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan emphasized the importance of diversifying Armenia's foreign policy and confirmed ongoing political dialogue with the EU. Concurrently, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that 80-90% of the agreement's text is settled but called for the removal of provisions related to Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a new peace treaty proposal consisting of 17 articles, with 13 already agreed upon, and suggested a direct meeting with Aliyev to advance talks. The peace process aims to address tensions stemming from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which escalated into a full-scale invasion in 2020. Pashinyan also raised concerns about inconsistent statements from Russia hampering regional connectivity efforts.