Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expresses optimism on reaching a peace deal with Armenia as border teams start marking territory based on Soviet-era maps. Despite Armenian protests, Aliyev highlights progress toward agreement and emphasizes mutual political will. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan’s agreement to return four border villages to Azerbaijan signifies a step forward. Aliyev accepts Kazakhstan’s proposal for foreign minister meeting, downplaying third-party mediation. Border demarcation signifies potential resolution, with both sides emphasizing peace efforts following last year’s Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution.
Azerbaijan Optimistic on Armenia Peace Deal Amid Border Demarcation
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