Abu Dhabi, UAE – Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has extended congratulations to Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, following the signing of a historic peace agreement aimed at resolving the long-standing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The agreement was formalized during a meeting hosted at the white House on october 10, 2023.
Sheikh Mohammed, in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), lauded the pivotal role played by the United States and former President Donald Trump in facilitating the negotiations and achieving this breakthrough. He expressed optimism that the agreement will usher in a new era of constructive relations between Azerbaijan and armenia, fostering stability throughout the South Caucasus region. The agreement outlines a full withdrawal of armenian forces from the disputed territories by December 1, 2023, and establishes a framework for future negotiations on border demarcation and regional cooperation.
The UAE President reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to supporting all initiatives that promote global peace and stability,emphasizing the importance of resolving disputes through diplomatic channels to ensure prosperity for all involved. The UAE has previously engaged in mediation efforts in the region, underscoring its dedication to peaceful conflict resolution. The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, an Armenian-majority enclave within Azerbaijan, has been a source of tension since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, erupting into full-scale war in 2020. This latest agreement represents a meaningful step towards a lasting resolution.
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