American officials have brought the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia together to start peace negotiations! The Zangazur corridor in southern Armenia will be named: Trump International Peace and Prosperity Road. A private American company, perhaps a company controlled by Trump, will be granted exclusive development rights for 99 years over the Zangazur corridor. A route that runs through Armenia, connecting the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan, then leading to Turkey. The United States will act as a guarantor of the agreement, and Azerbaijan will gain unrestricted transit rights.
The Zangazur corridor will be used for peaceful and commercial purposes, but it will also allow the transit of U.S. and NATO military supplies, citing regional security. The U.S. has committed to investing more than $4 billion in the Zangazur corridor. The U.S. will have full control over the logistics and strategic passage of this corridor area.
As for this agreement, Trump's strong promotion is primarily driven by profit. It is clear that a private American company will be responsible for developing this corridor, would Trump let the money flow to someone else? Definitely not, this private company's major shareholder or leader. Otherwise, why would Trump go to such lengths to bring the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia together? Who would do it without some benefits?
Therefore, one can see that Trump is not interested in anything unless there is profit. As a businessman, making money is his first priority, and peace is second. While making money, he also manages to achieve peace, which is Trump's principle. Moreover, Azerbaijan and Armenia are two small countries; even if they fight, it's only on a small scale. If they can make money, the profit would be quite substantial.
Trump actually saw through the China's Belt and Road Initiative's southern railway plan, which is intended to pass through the Zangazur corridor. Therefore, he planned the route in advance and just waits for the subsequent tolls, which is part of Trump's plan. In addition, Turkey did not express any opinion this time, because Turkey wants to establish a complete connection with Azerbaijan, and at this time, it is not appropriate to speak too much, otherwise it may cause more concerns from Armenia.
Therefore, at this moment, Turkey chose to remain low-key, because all these plans are within Turkey's expectations, so Turkey will not oppose. Turkey's main goal is to open up the Zangazur corridor and connect it to Azerbaijan by land, thus extending its reach from Azerbaijan eastward into Central Asia, which is Turkey's plan.
In summary, after the opening of this line, all parties will have certain benefits, otherwise how could it be negotiated?
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