The EU has recognized the “progress” made in the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation discussions, referencing the Almaty agreement of 1991. This acknowledgment came after the protocol signed during the 9th meeting of the border commissions from both nations on May 15, which led to the delineation of several border segments.
The European Union’s delegation to Armenia issued a statement encouraging both countries to continue making decisive efforts to resolve remaining bilateral disputes. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to aid in fostering a sustainable and enduring peace in the South Caucasus region.
Meanwhile, the decision to cede parts of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province to Azerbaijan has sparked widespread protests and acts of civil disobedience by residents of border villages and Armenian opposition groups. The contentious decision involves relinquishing control of four border territories as part of what Yerevan describes as a demarcation process of local sections of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. The village of Kirants, in particular, stands to lose not only agricultural lands but also several homes and a vital bridge that connects it to the broader region, which has made it a focal point of resistance against the government’s plan.
