During the meeting between Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on October 30, an agreement was reached to accelerate the process of delimitation and demarcation of the state border between the two countries.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze emphasized the importance of continuing the process rapidly in his statement to journalists. He stated that 15 unagreed border areas between the parties still remain a subject of discussion. The issue was discussed both at the meeting of the intergovernmental commission and at the bilateral meeting of the prime ministers.
In his statement to Modern.az, Arzu Naghiyev, Chairman of the Defense, Security and Anti-Corruption Committee of the Milli Majlis, and head of the working group on Azerbaijan-Georgia inter-parliamentary relations, stated that the delimitation of the state border is not only a territorial issue but also a process of historical, political and cultural significance.
"This process has been ongoing since 1996. By 2024, approximately two-thirds of the border has been agreed upon and delimited. The remaining areas are being investigated based on historical, legal, and cartographic documents. In October 2026, important discussions were held at the level of state commissions regarding delimitation and demarcation issues between Azerbaijan and Georgia. This issue was re-addressed at the last, 11th intergovernmental commission meeting, as well as at the meeting of the prime ministers. According to the Georgian side's statement, 15 unagreed areas remain, and work in this direction continues."
The deputy also touched upon the Keshikchidagh issue, emphasizing that it should not be considered a serious problem between Azerbaijan and Georgia.
"The Keshikchidagh issue is regularly brought to the agenda. However, we do not have a serious problem here. This area holds important historical and cultural significance for both Georgia and Azerbaijan. The issue will be resolved through diplomatic channels, based on historical documents and norms of international law. Some forces, however, are trying to put pressure on the Georgian government in connection with this issue."
Arzu Naghiyev noted that Azerbaijan and Georgia are strategic partners and both countries are interested in maintaining stability in the South Caucasus.
"Azerbaijan is of great importance for Georgia, and Georgia is of great importance for Azerbaijan. We have very important strategic relations in the areas of the Middle Corridor, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, energy communications, and regional security. The main issue is to resolve the delimitation process in accordance with good neighborly relations, principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this case, international legal norms will be taken as a basis.
Neither Azerbaijan nor Georgia will allow anyone to politicize these issues and use them as a means of emotional pressure. The last meeting held on October 30 was also an important and positive meeting in this regard," the deputy said.
