Norwegian Media Highlights Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Prospects

After three decades of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, we now find ourselves at a historic crossroads, Zaur Ahmadov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway, said in his article published in the Norwegian publication Geopolitics.

The article emphasized the prospects of a final peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, The Caspian Post reports citing AZERTAC.

According to the diplomat, there is no longer a military threat between the parties and the text of the peace agreement has been agreed upon and is ready to be initialed,

Ambassador Zaur Ahmadov mentioned that the main obstacle to signing the document is the Constitution of Armenia, noting that this document contains provisions reflecting territorial claims against Azerbaijani territories, especially regarding Karabakh. “The official Baku demands that these statements be removed from the constitution, considering this essential for rebuilding confidence and preventing future conflicts,” the ambassador noted.

The article also criticized the OSCE Minsk Group. According to the author, this mechanism has served only to preserve the status quo for decades and no longer reflects current political realities. The modern diplomatic process should be based on direct dialogue, without intermediaries, and this is already happening.

Despite years of occupation and destruction, Azerbaijan does not demand compensation from Armenia. On the contrary, it is focused on the restoration of the liberated territories, the return of internally displaced persons, and the construction of infrastructure. More than 50,000 Azerbaijanis have already returned to Karabakh and East Zangezur.

Touching upon the Zangezur corridor project, Ambassador Zaur Ahmadov noted that this corridor will contribute to the unification of Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan, as well as the strengthening of East-West, North-South transport links, and the integration of the region into the broader geoeconomic architecture.

The ambassador concluded his article by calling on the Armenian leadership to demonstrate political will, amend the Constitution, and abandon past territorial claims. In his opinion, only after these conditions are met can an agreement be signed that will pave the way for long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus.