Armenia and Azerbaijan Publish Initialed Peace Agreement
The agreement outlines mutual recognition of each other’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and international borders, with both sides pledging not to raise territorial claims in the future. It also commits the parties to refrain from the use of force, interference in internal affairs, and deployment of foreign troops along their shared border.
Key provisions include:
- Establishing diplomatic relations within a set timeframe after ratification.
- Conducting border delimitation and demarcation through dedicated commissions.
- Implementing security and confidence-building measures pending border settlement.
- Cooperation in combating extremism, terrorism, and intolerance.
- Addressing missing persons and returning remains from past conflicts, with details to be set in a separate agreement.
- Expanding cooperation in economic, environmental, cultural, and humanitarian fields.
The deal also sets up a bilateral commission to oversee implementation and provides for peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms. Both parties agree to withdraw or settle any interstate claims predating the signing.
The agreement will enter into force following ratification in line with each country’s national legislation and will be registered with the United Nations.
This publication signals a rare moment of consensus between Yerevan and Baku after years of intermittent conflict, particularly over Nagorno-Karabakh, and comes amid international efforts to secure lasting regional stability.
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