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While Azerbaijan is working hard to expand trade, the country’s land borders have been sealed for the past four years, meaning individuals are unable to cross either on foot or by vehicle. Government officials initially justified their action by citing the dangers associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. But now pro-government media is citing the threat of terrorism as an excuse to keep the frontier closed. While all other Covid-related restrictions have long ago been lifted, the closure of land borders to individuals is set to continue for at least a few more months. Azerbaijani Prime Minister …

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