Russia, EU talk security in S. Caucasus, Nagorno KarabakhFebruary 5, 2016 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin and EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Herbert Salber discussed the situation in the South Caucasus, including in Nagorno Karabakh, Interfax cited the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying. According to the statement, the parties focused on the situation in the S. Caucasus in view of current global tensions, the fight against terrorism and threats to security and stability for the countries of the region. During the Moscow-hosted meeting, the officials particularly stressed the importance of the situation on the borders of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as well as the EU Monitoring Mission's activities. The two diplomats reaffirmed "mutual determination to continue constructive interaction between Russia and the European Union in the course of the Geneva discussions on security and stability in the South Caucasus. They also dwelled on the Nagorno Karabakh settlement process," the ministry said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |