The opening of the Turkiye-Armenia border on March 21, with the announcement that it would remain open until March 31—until trucks return on the same route—sparked a somewhat broad discussion in Azerbaijan. However, the issue turned out to be not as simple as it seemed at first glance. Ankara has maintained its borders closed to Yerevan for 32 years, primarily due to both the occupation of Garabagh and Armenia's territorial claims against Turkiye. Since 1993, the border gates have been opened only a few times, and even then, solely for humanitarian purposes, with no economic interests at play.

Armenia, seeking to provide humanitarian aid to Syria, has knocked on Turkey's door, attempting to engage within a short timeframe in regional interests. Perhaps Armenia is considering the Armenians living in Syria, but overall, its actions regarding the Syria issue may send a different message, aligning with the common interests of Turkiye and Azerbaijan. Besides, it has become clear that the discussions surrounding the........

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