European Council President Welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan Agreement on Alma Ata Declaration
Baku, The Gulf Observer: European Council President Charles Michel has warmly welcomed the recent agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration, a pivotal step towards border delimitation between the two nations. President Michel’s sentiments were conveyed through his official social media page, as reported by Azerbaijani media sources.
In his statement, President Michel emphasized the significance of the agreement, highlighting that border delimitation based on the unequivocal recognition of each country’s territorial integrity is a crucial element that has been central to discussions in Brussels. This agreement is viewed as an essential step towards the normalization of relations and the peaceful opening of the entire region.
The eighth meeting of the State Commission on State Border Delimitation between Azerbaijan and Armenia, along with the Commission on State Border Delimitation and Border Security between Armenia and Azerbaijan, took place on April 19, 2024. During this meeting, the parties tentatively agreed on specific segments of the border line between settlements such as Baganis (Armenia) – Baganys Ayrim (Azerbaijan), Voskepar (Armenia) – Ashagy Askipara (Azerbaijan), Kirants (Armenia) – Kheyrimli (Azerbaijan), and Berkaber (Armenia) – Gyzylhajily (Azerbaijan).
The aim of these agreements is to align these border segments with the legally justified inter-republican border that existed within the Soviet Union at the time of its dissolution.
This development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to establish clear and mutually accepted borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan, fostering stability and contributing to regional peace and cooperation. President Michel’s endorsement underscores the international community’s support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving longstanding disputes and promoting peaceful relations between neighboring nations in the Caucasus region.
