Yerevan hosts Model OSCE ConferenceNovember 20, 2014 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mediating tensions between countries, negotiating territorial disputes and protecting ethnic minorities are among the topics of discussion at this year’s Model OSCE Conference, taking place on Nov 20 and 21, in Yerevan. The conference, hosted by the OSCE Office in Yerevan, brought together some 60 youth representatives from Armenia in a simulation of the OSCE’s main decision-making body – the Permanent Council. "Involving youth in OSCE activities is a priority of the OSCE. Our experience shows that the Model OSCE is a great way to engage youth in issues on the OSCE agenda, explaining the core values through practical exercises as well as the activities and uniqueness of the Organization in dealing with security issues,” said Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. “This exercise aims to empower youth by giving them an opportunity to network. Many become friends and unite their efforts in various civic engagements.” Conference participants acting as “OSCE Ambassadors” will be faced with hypothetical scenarios and situations, where they will be encouraged to think how to negotiate and find solutions that suit the interests of all. Out of 140 applications received by the OSCE Office only 60 young representatives were selected. In order to better prepare the participants for the event, the OSCE organized practical trainings on negotiation and public speaking skills, international relations as well as workshops on the OSCE’s politico-military dimension. The OSCE Office in Yerevan has been organizing the Model OSCE Conferences since 2008. Top stories From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Armenia has registered Covid-19-related deaths in 23 vaccinated individuals so far, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. Partner news | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |