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Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Rasim Musabekov, speaking on ITV, said that a return to the former model of Armenians and Azerbaijanis living together within the same states is no longer realistic. Instead, he argued, peace should be understood as building stable, secure, and pragmatic relations between neighboring countries.
According to Musabekov, while cohabitation as it existed decades ago cannot be restored, normal neighborly interaction is both possible and necessary. This includes restoring travel, communication, and contacts-provided that security concerns are fully addressed so people can move freely without fear.
He pointed to recent examples of individuals with Armenian surnames, including Russian citizens of mixed Armenian-Azerbaijani background, who are now able to travel to Azerbaijan and visit Baku without restrictions or special security arrangements. Such cases, he said, demonstrate a tangible easing of tensions and a gradual normalization of human contacts.
Musabekov also stated that the Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict has effectively been removed from the international agenda following Azerbaijan’s diplomatic efforts and the declaration signed in Washington. In this context, he described the OSCE Minsk Group format as having been relegated to history.
Looking ahead, the MP said that the signing of a peace agreement would pave the way for expanded trade, restored border contacts, renewed transport links, and increased economic activity. He added that, unlike previous years, international platforms are no longer dominated by conflict-related disputes between the two sides.
Musabekov further noted that over the past year there have been no reported fatalities or injuries along the border, calling this a practical example of what peaceful coexistence between neighboring states can look like in reality.
