US President Donald Trump has congratulated the Armenian Prime Minister and the Azerbaijani President for agreeing to adhere to a ceasefire.

“Congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who just agreed to adhere to a cease fire effective at midnight. Many lives will be saved,” Trump tweeted.

“Proud of my team Secretary Pompeo and Steve Biegun and National Security Adviser Robert C. O’Brien for getting the deal done!” he added.