Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran
Tehran, Aug 9: Iran has officially welcomed the landmark peace agreement between its northern neighbours, Armenia and Azerbaijan, while cautioning against foreign interference near its borders, which it says could jeopardize regional stability.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry responded to the historic agreement signed a day earlier at the White House in Washington, where leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan committed to ending a decades-long conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
“Iran closely monitors the developments in the South Caucasus and maintains active communication with both Armenia and Azerbaijan,” the statement read, as reported by Xinhua.
The ministry hailed the agreement as a significant step toward sustainable peace, stating:
“No doubt, peace and stability in the South Caucasus region are in the interest of all regional countries. The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the finalisation of the peace agreement and sees it as an important move toward lasting peace.”
However, Iran also expressed serious concerns about external involvement in the region, particularly near its shared borders.
“Iran voices its concern about the negative consequences of any foreign interference — in any form — that could undermine sustainable regional security and stability,” the ministry warned.
Tehran reiterated its commitment to supporting peace and development in the region through constructive cooperation with both Baku and Yerevan. It emphasised mutual interests, stability, and regional economic development as key pillars of its approach.
The peace deal, which ends over three decades of hostility between Armenia and Azerbaijan, was signed in the presence of US President Donald Trump, marking a major diplomatic achievement.
According to the White House, both countries also signed bilateral economic agreements with the United States, opening doors for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, transit, infrastructure, and technology — not just for the South Caucasus, but also for American businesses.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan celebrated the accord on social media, calling it a path toward peace, prosperity, and regional development.
The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh began in 1988 and has resulted in repeated clashes, despite a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The latest peace initiative, with strong US backing, is being viewed as a potential turning point in the geopolitics of the region — though countries like Iran remain cautious about any external geopolitical influence near their borders.