YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Vice President JD Vance has made history with his arrival in Armenia, aiming to further a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The vice president, alongside his wife Usha, was welcomed with an elaborate ceremony, highlighting the significance of this visit as no sitting U.S. president or vice president has ever visited this small, strategically important country. Vance’s key meetings with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are critical as both nations are in the midst of navigating a fragile peace after decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. This visit is seen as a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy, as leaders have tentatively agreed to a treaty aimed at reopening essential transport routes and ensuring long-term stability in the region.
Historic Visit: US Vice President JD Vance Lands in Armenia
Historic Visit: US Vice President JD Vance Lands in Armenia
In an unprecedented move, Vice President JD Vance is making history by visiting Armenia, aiming to mediate a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Vice President JD Vance's arrival in Armenia marks the first visit by a sitting US Vice President. With the aim to advance a US-brokered peace deal, Vance met Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss reopening critical transportation routes with Azerbaijan. This visit comes amidst a decades-long conflict over the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region. The planned peace treaty, while initially approved, remains unsigned by both nations. Vance's visit is part of efforts to end years of hostilities and establish a 'Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.'
