evidence: BACKGROUND: Reinstating the transport link between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic is specifically mentioned in article 9 of the November 10, 2020 ceasefire agreement, which Azerbaijan and Armenia signed to end the latest war in Nagorno-Karabakh. The article contains general provisions about unblocking all economic transport routes across the region but only the Azerbaijan-Nakhichevan link is directly mentioned. This route, which is commonly called the Meghri corridor in Armenia and the Zangezur corridor in Azerbaijan, goes through Armenia’s Syunik province and the country is obliged to guarantee safe and free passage of people and goods. The transit route will be overseen by the Russian border service. Moreover, the November 10 accord envisages construction of transport infrastructure that will connect the Nakhichevan exclave with Azerbaijan. [...] The hesitation on Armenia’s part has caused visible frustration in Baku. In recent months, Aliyev has repeatedly argued that Zangezur is a historic Azerbaijani region and hinted that Azerbaijan could take the region by force. On May 12, Azerbaijani forces made an incursion deep into the territory of Armenia proper, in Syunik and Geraghunik provinces. The incident drew international condemnation and caused Armenia to issue an official appeal for help from fellow CSTO members.