The United States has played a mediator role in the talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia aimed at resolving the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh. This enclave, predominantly populated by Armenians, is claimed by Azerbaijan, which led to a conflict that saw a ceasefire in November 2020. Despite the presence of Russian peacekeeping forces, the situation remains fragile, and both parties have been invited to meet in Washington for peace negotiations. Progress has been made, but differences still persist.
The issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.
Le Haut-Karabakh est une enclave majoritairement peuplée d’Arméniens qui est considérée comme faisant partie intégrante de l’Azerbaïdjan par la communauté internationale.
The November 2020 ceasefire.
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the region experienced a ceasefire in November 2020 following the conclusion of a ceasefire agreement under Russian mediation and the deployment of a peacekeeping force by Moscow.
The challenges of the ceasefire.
Despite the presence of Russian military personnel, clashes in the region have not ceased, posing a threat to the fragile ceasefire reached after the 2020 war. The Armenian Prime Minister has accused Azerbaijan of seeking to provoke a humanitarian crisis by blocking the only road connecting the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave to Armenia. He also stated that the military and political leaders of Azerbaijan were preparing ethnic cleansing and genocide of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Peace talks in Washington.
The US Secretary of State invited the foreign ministers of both countries to meet in Washington for peace negotiations. "Advancements" were made during the talks, but divergences remain on certain key issues. However, both parties have agreed to continue the discussions. The US Secretary of State indicated that an agreement was "within reach" as both sides had a "better understanding of each other's positions".read more.
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