BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11.​ The content of
the document “Strategic Agenda for the EU-Armenia Partnership,”
published after the 6th meeting of the EU-Armenia Partnership
Council held in Brussels on December 2, shows that: еhe structure
and focus of the document reflect a tendency to legitimize
Armenia's claims rather than regional realities, political analyst
Azer Garayev told Trend.


A political analyst emphasized that the European Union’s stance
in this document reflects a unilateral political approach rather
than a neutral mediation role in the region.


He argued, "This not only disrupts the diplomatic balance but
also risks undermining the delicate dynamics of the post-conflict
period. The EU’s political selectivity could have significant
consequences. Specifically, the document’s reference to ‘ethnic
Armenians displaced from Karabakh following Azerbaijani military
operations’ misrepresents the facts. According to international
organizations, including the International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC), these individuals voluntarily left the region after
rejecting the reintegration offers made by Azerbaijan. Labeling
them as ‘refugees’ establishes a legal basis for future
manipulation. In this respect, the EU’s position aligns more
closely with Armenia’s political narrative than with the
post-conflict reality."


The analyst also pointed out that while the agenda emphasizes
the full implementation of decisions made by the International
Court of Justice (ICJ), it predominantly echoes Armenian claims,
failing to address Azerbaijan’s legitimate legal demands.


He further noted, "The peace agreement, which was initially
drafted in Washington, outlines a framework for resolving these
issues directly between the two nations. However, the EU document
undermines this balanced legal approach and risks third-party
interference in the conflict’s legal resolution. Moreover,
portraying individuals convicted by Azerbaijani courts for war
crimes and crimes against humanity as ‘prisoners’ is an illogical
and overtly political distortion. This narrative not only
misrepresents court decisions but also disrespects the rights of
the victims, in direct contradiction to both legal principles and
international humanitarian law."


The analyst also highlighted that the agenda gives strong
political support to Armenia’s regionally isolated “peace
intersection” initiative while omitting the Trump Route for
International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) framework agreed at the
Washington summit on August 8, indicating that the EU’s regional
transport and communication agenda is driven more by political
sym

“This demonstrates that the European Union (EU) is shaping the
transport and communication agenda in the region, not based on
objective economic considerations, but on political biases. This
raises serious questions about Armenia’s willingness to fulfill its
obligations. Article 7 of the peace agreement explicitly prohibits
the deployment of third-party military or observation forces along
the Azerbaijan-Armenia border. Yet, the EU document prioritizes
enhancing the sustainability and effectiveness of the European
Union Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA). EUMA’s role has shifted
from mere observation to becoming a political instrument that
supports Armenia’s arguments. This creates a new source of regional
tension and undermines the peace process,” he said.


Garayev stressed that while the EU-Armenia document rhetorically
emphasizes regional stability, in reality, it complicates the peace
process by weakening the positive momentum established in the
post-conflict period.


“The document is shaped by Armenia’s political expectations
rather than the current realities, directly contradicting the
spirit of the Washington agreements. Sustainable peace in the South
Caucasus can only be achieved on a platform that is balanced,
fact-based, and respectful of the sovereign rights of all parties.
Azerbaijan has consistently demonstrated its commitment to this
process. The responsibility now falls on both the EU and Armenia to
correct the distortions in the document and return to a genuine
cooperation agenda that propels the region forward rather than
holding it back,” the political analyst added.


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