But hurdles remain. Azerbaijan also said Armenia’s constitution must “eliminate the claims against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan,” as a prerequisite to allow for the signing of the peace treaty.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have finalized the text of a peace agreement, marking a breakthrough in efforts to end nearly four decades of hostilities over Nagorno-Karabakh. Both countries confirmed on Thursday that

The European Union says conclusion of Azerbaijan and Armenia talks and agreement on the text of a possible treaty, "a decisive step."