Azerbaijan demands Armenia change constitution before signing peace deal

Azerbaijan is insisting on a constitutional amendment from Armenia as a prerequisite for signing a peace treaty, signaling continued friction in the South Caucasus. Baku's primary objection centers on a clause within Armenia's current constitution that references the unification of Armenia with the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

This specific article in Armenia's foundational law has been a persistent point of contention. Azerbaijan views it as an obstacle to establishing lasting peace and normalizing relations between the two nations. The demand underscores Azerbaijan's position that Armenia must formally renounce any territorial claims or aspirations related to Nagorno-Karabakh, which is now under Azerbaijani control following a military offensive last year.

The ongoing dispute over the constitutional text highlights the deep-seated issues that continue to complicate the peace process. While both sides have engaged in negotiations, fundamental disagreements, such as this one, need resolution before a comprehensive peace agreement can be finalized and signed.