Egypt welcomes completion of Armenia-Azerbaijan draft peace agreement negotiations

Ahram Online , Tuesday 18 Mar 2025

Egypt welcomed the completion of negotiations on the draft peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan that marked a significant step toward peace in the South Caucasus and paved the way for a more stable and secure future in the region.

Flags of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Both sides say they have agreed on the text of a comprehensive peace deal and are ready to sign it. AFP

Egypt affirmed that this step is the culmination of the efforts made by both countries over recent years, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

Last Thursday, Armenian and Azerbaijani officials announced that they had agreed on the text of a comprehensive peace deal aimed at ending nearly four decades of conflict between the two nations.

Despite the negotiations' completion, the timeline for signing the agreement remains uncertain, with Azerbaijan calling for constitutional changes in Armenia before the deal can be finalized.

Moreover, Egypt expressed its eagerness to see the peace agreement signed between the two friendly nations as soon as possible, read the statement.

The Caucasus neighbours fought two wars over Karabakh, a region in Azerbaijan with an Armenian population: first during the Soviet Union's collapse and then in 2020. After that, Azerbaijan fully reclaimed the territory in a swift 24-hour offensive in September 2023.

However, the public's reaction in the capitals of Armenia and Azerbaijan remains divided, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two former Soviet republics.