Diplomatic wave: meeting of border delimitation commissions

In July, a meeting was held between the delegations of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the delimitation of part of the common border. The work was carried out in a technical format: maps, field surveys, discussion of areas where joint engineering work was required and clarification of GPS coordinates. Experts called the meeting practical and useful: agreements on small areas can reduce daily incidents and produce local gains, even if larger political issues remain unresolved. The organizers of the meetings emphasized: this is work “without fanfare,” but it is very important for the safety of the population along the border. However, public perception is mixed: alarming voices about territorial concessions continue to be heard in cities, and radical elements in both countries are trying to use any concession as a reason for escalation. Therefore, delimitation is proceeding cautiously, with the invitation of international observers and the obligation to publish interim reports.