Bayramov: Peace Treaty Ready Once Armenia Amends Constitution

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said on July 9 that a peace treaty with Armenia could be signed immediately after constitutional amendments in Armenia take effect, describing the Armenian constitution as the remaining obstacle to a deal.

One condition left

Bayramov said Azerbaijan has completed all of its own obligations regarding the finalization of the peace agreement. The remaining obstacle, he said, is Armenia's constitution, which Baku regards as containing territorial claims against Azerbaijan.

"Once the territorial claims contained in the current Constitution are removed, there will be no obstacles to achieving peace," Bayramov said.

He added: "Azerbaijan has completed all of its obligations regarding the finalization of the peace agreement."

Path to signing

The statement set out the sequence Baku envisions for formal signing: the treaty could be concluded the day after Armenia's constitutional changes come into force. Bayramov framed the constitutional question as the single unresolved item standing between the two countries and a signed agreement, placing the next move on the Armenian side.

Background

Both countries' leaders signed a Joint Declaration with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in August 2025, and the two foreign ministers initialed the draft peace agreement at that time. The July 2026 development is Bayramov's statement on the path toward formal signing of that initialed text. His remarks underscored Baku's position that the groundwork for peace is complete on its side and that the constitutional amendments are the final step before the treaty can be signed.