OSCE Secretary General: Karabakh conflict major threat to regional securityJuly 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. 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 | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. |