US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Armenia and then Azerbaijan, from Monday, February 9, to Wednesday, February 11, marked a new stage in the peace process between these two former Soviet republics in the Caucasus – one that is progressing further than ever before. This was the first visit by a US vice president to Armenia, and its aim was to “advance President Donald Trump’s peace efforts” following the agreements reached at the trilateral summit in Washington on August 8, 2025, under the aegis of the American president. The trip also supported the commercial project called the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP), which will pass through Armenia and link Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan, facilitating transit between Central Asia and Europe while bypassing Russia and Iran.
Though initially intended as a symbolic gesture, the visit turned out to be more productive than expected, resulting in the signing of several bilateral agreements. On Monday, Vance announced the sale of $11 million (€9.25 million) in US reconnaissance drone technology to Armenia. “We’re not just making peace for Armenia. We’re also creating real prosperity for Armenia and the United States together,” he said at a press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The two leaders also signed an agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation. Vance added that the US was ready to export advanced computer chips to Armenia and to invest in the country’s infrastructure. These announcements are expected to boost Pashinyan’s standing ahead of the legislative elections in June.
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