Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australia welcomes the initialling of a peace agreement by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan in Washington on 8 August 2025.
This marks a significant and encouraging step toward resolving a long-standing conflict in the South Caucasus.
We urge both parties to honour their commitments and proceed to signing a comprehensive peace agreement as soon as possible.
Australia reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Armenia and Azerbaijan. We encourage continued dialogue to secure a just and lasting peace.
Australia commends President Trump’s role in facilitating this positive breakthrough.
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