Historic Peace Treaty: Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Agreement

Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a historic agreement to end four decades of conflict, finalizing a peace treaty. However, signing the deal remains uncertain due to constitutional demands by Azerbaijan. Previous hostilities have left borders heavily militarized, casting shadows over the optimistic breakthrough.

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Armenian and Azerbaijani officials announced on Thursday that they have agreed on a peace agreement to conclude nearly four decades of conflict. This unforeseen advancement comes after a tumultuous peace process marked by sporadic negotiations.

The conflict, rooted in the late 1980s, centers around the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a part of Azerbaijan with a historically ethnic-Armenian population. The disagreements led to a series of wars and territorial disputes. Both nations have now finalized the draft treaty, awaiting the signing process.

Despite this diplomatic progress, the timeline for signing remains uncertain due to Azerbaijan's demands for constitutional changes in Armenia. These demands address Armenia's supposed implicit territorial claims, which Armenia denies. The tense atmosphere is compounded by past hostilities and accusations, keeping the peace process on shaky grounds.

(With inputs from agencies.)