OSCE chair concerned over deteriorating situation in KarabakhFebruary 25, 2015 - 13:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Chairman, Foreign Minister of Serbia Ivica Dacic expressed concern over the situation in Nagorno Karabakh in his report at a UN Security Council meeting, Vestnik Kavkaza reports. "Recent developments in Karabakh give me particular concern. Despite last year's talks between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders, we are witnessing dramatic deterioration of the situation and slowdown of the negotiating process." As he further noted, during its OSCE charmanship, Serbia will continue to support the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group to promote negotiation and find a solution to the Karabakh conflict. "I discussed the situation with the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers and intend to continue my efforts during the meetings with heads of states at my upcoming visit to the region," the OSCE chair said. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |