Pashinyan says three Azerbaijani enclaves outside Armenia's 28,743 sq km territory
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that three former Azerbaijani enclave territories are not part of Armenia's internationally recognized 28,743 sq km territory, while Artsvashen is included. He said excluding this logic would mean Armenia claims territory beyond the internationally recognized figure. Pashinyan framed the statement as removing a potential trigger for escalation.
Key Facts
- Pashinyan said the internationally recognized territory of Armenia is 28,743 sq km and does not include the three former Azerbaijani enclaves of Karki, Barkhudarli, and Yukhari Askipara.
- Artsvashen is included in Armenia's internationally recognized territory, according to Pashinyan.
- Pashinyan said rejecting this logic would mean Armenia claims territory beyond 28,743 sq km, which would indirectly declare war on Azerbaijan.
- Pashinyan stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan currently have no discussion on the enclave issue, but do have a delimitation question.
Territorial Clarification
Pashinyan said the internationally recognized territory of Armenia is 28,743 sq km and does not include the three former Azerbaijani enclaves of Karki, Barkhudarli, and Yukhari Askipara. Artsvashen is included in Armenia's internationally recognized territory, according to Pashinyan. He said rejecting this logic would mean Armenia claims territory beyond 28,743 sq km, which would indirectly declare war on Azerbaijan.
Escalation Prevention
Pashinyan said his statements aim to remove the enclave topic from possible triggers for new escalation. He claimed there are forces inside and outside Armenia interested in undermining the established peace. Pashinyan stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan currently have no discussion on the enclave issue, but do have a delimitation question. He expressed confidence that the enclave issue will become part of the normal delimitation process and be resolved in a working manner.
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Pashinyan says three Azerbaijani enclaves outside Armenia's 28,743 sq km territory
