Russian Deputy FM, OSCE rep. discuss situation in South CaucasusMarch 13, 2012 - 19:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Grigory Karasin met with Pádraig Murphy, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus. The parties discussed current international issues including the situation in the South Caucasus and OSCE activity in the region, the Russian MFA said. In 2012, taking over OSCE chairmanship, Ireland will base its activity on settlement of conflicts, namely Nagorno Karabakh, Georgian and Transnistrian conflicts. One of the initial steps taken by Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore became appointment of ambassador Murphy to the post of special representative on the South Caucasus region. Amb. Murphy prior served in diplomatic missions of Ireland in former Soviet Union, Germany, Spain and Japan. In late January he paid his first visit to the region following his appointment. 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. |