Armenia and Azerbaijan Begin Border Delimitation Amid Peace Efforts

As part of normalization efforts, Armenia and Azerbaijan have started marking their border, a move seen as crucial to a potential peace agreement.

Armenia and Azerbaijan announced the commencement of border delimitation works, utilizing Soviet-era maps for guidance.
Protests erupted in Armenia following the announcement, with demonstrators blocking key highways, expressing fears of isolation and territorial loss.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the importance of resolving border disputes to prevent future conflicts, marking a significant change on the ground.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed optimism about reaching a peace deal, stating that the two nations are closer than ever to an agreement.
The delimited border areas include strategic locations near major infrastructure like a Russian gas pipeline and the Armenia-Georgia highway, enhancing their importance.