US Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan aims to support a reconciliation process between the two countries. Upon her arrival in Yerevan, she engaged in a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, where they signed an agreement to collaborate in the nuclear energy domain. Harris announced that the US will invest nine billion dollars in Armenia’s nuclear energy industry, marking a significant commitment to strengthen bilateral relations.

Commentators highlight that this visit indicates a consolidation of the US's influence in the South Caucasus region, especially following Armenia's and Azerbaijan's earlier agreement to participate in Donald Trump’s Peace Council. The agreement signifies a deeper US commitment to the peace process within the region, which has historically faced tensions and conflicts. However, some analysts suggest that Harris's omission of a visit to Georgia raises questions about the future of US relations with its traditional ally in the region.

The Georgian government has been actively seeking to lift sanctions imposed by previous US administrations since the onset of Trump's presidency but has not yet succeeded. This situation could further complicate the dynamics of US foreign policy in the South Caucasus, illustrating the changing alliances and interests at play as the region navigates its complex geopolitical landscape.