Azerbaijani President: South Caucasus Region, Once a Zone of Long-Lasting Conflict, is Becoming a Zone of Peace

Baku: ‘A little over a year ago, Azerbaijan and Armenia initialed the text of the peace agreement, putting an end to a 30-year conflict,’ said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his speech at the SCO Plus format meeting. The head of state noted that, thus, the South Caucasus region, which was once a zone of long-standing conflict, is becoming a zone of peace.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized the significance of this peace agreement in transforming the South Caucasus region. The agreement marked a crucial step towards stability and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Armenia, countries that had been engaged in a prolonged conflict. The resolution of this 30-year dispute is expected to pave the way for enhanced regional collaboration and development.

President Aliyev’s remarks highlight the ongoing efforts to stabilize the region and foster peaceful relations between neighboring countries in the South Caucasus. The peace agreement is viewed as a pivotal development in reducing tensions and promoting harmony in an area historically marked by discord.