US Vice President to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to strengthen peace efforts

US Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia in February, President Donald Trump announced on social media.

Trump said Vance’s trip aims to bolster ongoing peace initiatives in the South Caucasus region.

“I want to thank [Ilham] Aliyev of Azerbaijan, and Prime Minister [Nikol] Pashinyan of Armenia for upholding the Peace Agreement we signed last August. This was a nasty war, one of eight that I have ended, but now we have prosperity and peace. In February, Vice President Vance will travel to both countries to build on our peace efforts, and advance the Trump Route for international peace and prosperity.

Trump also highlighted plans to deepen strategic partnerships, including a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement with Armenia, business deals for major US semiconductor manufacturers, and the sale of US-made defence equipment to Azerbaijan, such as body armour and boats.