Azerbaijan Marks 6 Years of Peace with Armenia
The country honors its fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day, while looking forward to a future of regional normalization and economic growth, with direct exports to Armenia reaching over $17 million
Azerbaijan is marking its annual Remembrance Day, honoring the soldiers who fell in the 44-day war with Armenia in 2020. The day is also a celebration of the country's transition from post-war recovery to active regional integration and development, six years after the end of the conflict.
The 44-day war in 2020 changed the 30-year status quo between Azerbaijan and Armenia, paving the way for a peace agreement that included borders delimitation and the start of a reconciliation process. The agreement, reached in November 2020, has led to a significant increase in economic activity between the two countries.
One of the most visible signs of the evolving relationship between Azerbaijan and Armenia is the movement of rail freight. Following the lifting of transit restrictions by Azerbaijan in late 2025, a steady flow of cargo has traveled towards Armenia. The railway connecting Azerbaijan to Armenia has facilitated the transport of approximately 17,000 tonnes of diesel fuel and roughly 5,000 tonnes of AI-92 and AI-95 petrol.
The economic benefits of the peace agreement are also evident in the trade figures between the two countries. Direct exports from Azerbaijan to Armenia between January and August 2026 reached over $17 million, while Azerbaijan recorded a symbolic $960 in imports from Armenia in March.
## Why it matters The peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia has not only brought an end to decades of conflict but has also opened up new opportunities for regional normalization and economic growth. The South Caucasus region, which was previously characterized by deep-rooted conflict and regional stagnation, is now experiencing a period of economic expansion and integration. The true dividends of this hard-won peace are now materializing, fundamentally altering the economic landscape of the region.
As Azerbaijan looks to the future, it is clear that the country is committed to building on the progress made in the past six years. The Remembrance Day celebrations are a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war, but also a celebration of the country's transition to a more peaceful and prosperous future.
