Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Developments: Installation of Border Posts and Protest Reactions

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Based on geodetic measurements conducted on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, 28 border posts had been installed as of April 25. This represents approximately 35 percent of the planned work for coordinates adjustment.

“The work of the expert groups of the two countries continues,” the Armenian government added.

Protesters in Yerevan and along major highways outside the city continued to block streets, aiming to oppose the territorial concessions depicted by Pashinyan’s government as the beginning of the demarcation of Armenia's border with Azerbaijan. Some protesters utilized heavy vehicles to obstruct traffic. However, police forcefully intervened to restore traffic flow on virtually all roads.

During a meeting with fellow party members, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated the significance of current developments for Armenia’s future. He underscored the importance of their active involvement in this phase, acknowledging the issue's sensitivity. Pashinyan emphasized that the challenge at hand pertains not merely to individual houses or roads but to the very existence of Armenia in the forthcoming decades. 

Opposition “With honor” faction MP Tigran Abrahamyan commented on the recent developments, stating, “Clarification of borders with Azerbaijan was impending, especially since Azerbaijan had occupied large swaths of Armenian territory. However, it should have complied with international practices and law without threats of force. But the question is, what do the authorities of Armenia and Azerbaijan seek to gain from this process? Azerbaijan is trying to "twist the border" to its advantage in line with its picked maps and principles. Azerbaijan’s main goal is not to gain control over 5, 6, or even 50 combat positions or some 2,000 hectares of land. Baku's primary objective is to snatch the parts of Armenian territory, which would make Armenia’s defense capabilities and resistance collapse. Tavush is the initial target, while the second target will be Ararat.”

He emphasized that Azerbaijan’s aim is not simply to address territorial disputes but to strategically reposition itself in a manner that would effectively erase the Armenian presence.

Referring to the objectives of the Armenian authorities amid these circumstances, the MP outlined: “While some within the upper echelons of power may recognize the impending catastrophe facing Armenia, their primary concern remains clinging to power at all costs. Consequently, they are willing to sacrifice Armenia’s interests to maintain their grip on authority.”

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