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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |