ArmInfo. Following the meeting of the Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, the departments were instructed to identify problems that may arise as a result of these works and find solutions. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan told reporters during a briefing.
"All bodies must prepare properly in order to understand what problems may arise, including with infrastructure. How close will they be to the border, or will they cross the border, etc.", the minister said.
To the remarks of journalists that people in Tavush region (where the process of delimitation and demarcation should begin) are in a state of uncertainty about their future fate, since there is no contact with the government, Sanosyan noted that the uncertainty arises due to the spread of relevant news. He emphasized that what the Prime Minister said in Tavush is more than clear, and that if decisions are made, another meeting will be organized. "But since there are no final decisions and changes, maybe there is no need for daily meetings with government officials?" he asked, noting that a legal process is currently underway.
When asked why the delimitation process begins from Tavush, and, for example, not from the regions of Armenia where there are territories occupied by Azerbaijanis, Sanosyan noted that there are lands in Tavush that, according to this process, should be returned to Armenia. According to the official, at this stage, the department records problems that may arise. "There will be as many solutions as there will be problems. I don't think there will be any unresolved problems," Sanosyan noted.
When asked what should be done by those people if after delimitation and demarcation their houses pass into the territory controlled by Azerbaijan, the head of the department noted that houses located within the Republic of Armenia cannot pass in another territory after demarcation and delimitation.
"The positive thing about the process of delimitation and demarcation is that we will live in peaceful conditions, peace is at the core of this process. This is being done to ensure that there are no disputes between neighbors," the minister said. However, Sanosyan did not answer the last question "are there any guarantees?" and hastened to leave.
During a visit to Tavush region, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashchinyan said that the real process of delimitation and demarcation can begin from Tavush, namely from the territory of Baghanis-Berkaber villages.