US President Donald Trump will host Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders at a White House summit on Friday to address their decades-long conflict. The centerpiece is the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP), a commercial transit route through Armenia benefiting Azerbaijan. This initiative aims to replace stalled mediation efforts and foster peace, though concerns remain about human rights in Azerbaijan. The summit will involve signing a joint declaration, initiating a peace agreement, and a joint letter to exit the OSCE Minsk Group. While a major breakthrough, outstanding issues like prisoner releases and constitutional amendments remain.

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