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EU Troika discusses situation in South Caucasus

EU Troika discusses situation in South Caucasus

May 6, 2008 - 20:28 AMT  14:44 GMT
Dimitrij Rupel welcomed the amendment of Article 301 of the Penal Code, a constructive step towards ensuring freedom of expression, as a sign of readiness to pursue reform.
UN Sec Gen: people of Armenia confirmed desire to strengthen democratic institutions

UN Sec Gen: people of Armenia confirmed desire to strengthen democratic institutions

May 6, 2008 - 19:22 AMT  14:44 GMT
"I look forward to close cooperation with your government and yourself with a view to developing the regional cooperation in South Caucasus, Ban Ki-moon said in his message.
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Azerbaijan's "delivery" of Afghan mujahids to Georgia is possible and even logical

May 6, 2008 - 18:56 AMT  14:44 GMT
Eduard Abrahamyan: no one should forget that during the Karabakh war, Azerbaijan hired militants from various countries, including thousands of mujahids from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Fassier: much depends on Foreign Ministers meeting

Fassier: much depends on Foreign Ministers meeting

May 6, 2008 - 18:30 AMT  14:44 GMT
The Ministers may need to meet once more before a presidential meeting.
In case of war Azerbaijan will render Georgia at least diplomatic assistance

In case of war Azerbaijan will render Georgia at least diplomatic assistance

May 6, 2008 - 17:33 AMT  14:44 GMT
"There is no real confirmation that weapons and mujahids will be transported from Kabul to Georgia via Azerbaijan," Sergei Markedonov said.
Tigran Balayan: Armenian-Iranian relations not targeted at third states

Tigran Balayan: Armenian-Iranian relations not targeted at third states

May 6, 2008 - 17:27 AMT  14:44 GMT
Armenia is willing to establish diplomatic relations with all neighbor countries.
NATO hopes for further strengthening of cooperation with Armenia in variety of spheres

NATO hopes for further strengthening of cooperation with Armenia in variety of spheres

May 6, 2008 - 16:56 AMT  14:44 GMT
NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer sent a congratulatory address on appointment of Tigran Sargsyan as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
French FM offers assistance in establishing relations between Armenia and Turkey

French FM offers assistance in establishing relations between Armenia and Turkey

May 6, 2008 - 15:52 AMT  14:44 GMT
Edward Nalbandian: both Armenia and Turkey as well as the entire region will benefit from normalization of relations without preconditions
Kosachev: Georgia's quitting CIS anti-missile defense system insignificant

Kosachev: Georgia's quitting CIS anti-missile defense system insignificant

May 6, 2008 - 15:25 AMT  14:44 GMT
Georgia has broken off the bilateral agreement on cooperation in anti-missile defense system.
RA FM stressed importance of confidence building between Karabakh conflict sides

RA FM stressed importance of confidence building between Karabakh conflict sides

May 6, 2008 - 13:30 AMT  14:44 GMT
Edward Nalbandian hopes for continuation of constructive dialog with Elmar Mammadyarov.
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