A glimmer of hope emerged in the decades-long conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia as both countries initiated border demarcation efforts.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed optimism, stating a peace deal is “closer than ever before.”
This progress comes despite ongoing tensions in Armenia following Azerbaijan’s capture of the Yerevan-occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region last year.
However, teams from both sides have begun demarcating the border based on Soviet-era maps, marking a significant step towards ending territorial disputes.
President Aliyev highlighted the progress, stating, “We now have a common understanding of how the peace agreement should look like. We only need to address details,” further emphasizing the political will on both sides.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent agreement to return four border villages to Azerbaijan further bolsters the peace process.
While challenges remain, the initiation of border demarcation and the apparent political will suggest a potential turning point in the long-standing conflict.
