  OSCE Secretary General: Karabakh conflict major threat to regional security July 10, 2012 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a major threat to regional security and economic development in the South Caucasus, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) said. "Negotiations are the only way to resolve the conflict, while the political will and commitment of all participants is a prerequisite for finding a peaceful solution," Lamberto Zannier told a news conference in Baku following a meeting with Azeri Foreign Minister. Zannier further expressed support for OSCE Minsk Group's efforts in finding a solution to the conflict. The OSCE Secretary General said he was "deeply concerned" by recent incidents on the line of contact, which are undermining efforts to achieve peace. Visits to Georgia’s Tbilisi and Batumi, followed by a visit to Armenia are on OSCE official’s agenda. Zannier will meet the high-ranking officials of both countries to discuss cooperation in military, economy and ecology sectors, Aze.az reported. Partner news  Top stories “What’s really dangerous and ridiculous is Azeri blacklist which includes all those who travel to Artsakh,” David Babayan said. During the anti-government protests in Turkey, police officers entered an Armenian cemetery in Sisli district of Istanbul. Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said. Presidents of Russia, U.S., and France are planning to sign a joint statement on Nagorno Karabakh problem.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Obama to unveil plans for nuke arms cut in Berlin speech  The president will spend his day in meetings with Merkel, German President Joachim Gauck, and Peer Steinbrueck.North Korean envoy seeks to mend ties with Beijing - experts "If China's stance is still firm, North Korea will understand that there are no loopholes to exploit," an expert said.Maradona wins $490,000 compensation from Chinese firms Maradona has won compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.Four U.S. troops killed after Washington’s Taliban move It came after sources in the Obama administration said a Taliban office is to be opened in the Qatari capital of Doha. |
