In the South Caucasus, the questions once again revolve around the unresolved peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan — questions whose answers are already clear, yet those responsible for answering them continue to delay or obstruct the process artificially.

The latest diplomatic exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan, triggered by Yerevan’s reaction to resolutions adopted at the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, underscores the unresolved tensions surrounding historical narratives, justice for displaced populations, and the broader future of peace in the region.

At the heart of the controversy lies the OIC’s reaffirmation of key Azerbaijani positions, particularly regarding the right of return for Azerbaijanis forcibly expelled from the territory of present-day Armenia, as well as the recognition of the Khojaly massacre as genocide. As usual, in response, Armenia issued a sharply worded statement dismissing the declarations as "distortions," which Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs swiftly rejected as baseless and obstructive.

One of the central points of contention is the resolution titled "The Right of Return of the Azerbaijanis Forcefully and Systemically Expelled from the Territory of the Present-Day Armenia." According to........

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