"Armenia and Azerbaijan Forge Path to Peace"

Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced their intention to normalize relations and work towards signing a peace treaty by the end of the year. The two countries, involved in a long-standing conflict over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, have agreed to exchange prisoners captured during recent fighting. This development is seen as a major breakthrough in their relations, with support from the international community. Other measures include Armenia supporting Azerbaijan's bid to host the COP29 climate summit and Azerbaijan supporting Armenia's candidacy for a regional group associated with climate talks. Talks between the two leaders, mediated by the EU, US, and Russia, had stalled but resumed in October.