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ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT THREATENS REGIONAL SECURITY
Global Times
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/720070.shtml
July 10 2012
China
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a major threat
to regional security and economic development in the South Caucasus,
Lamberto Zannier, secretary general of the Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), said Monday during his visit
to Azerbaijan.
"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," Zannier said at a news conference
after meeting Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov in Baku.
Zannier has supported OSCE Minsk Group's efforts in finding solution to
the conflict and a quick cease-fire regime between the two countries.
The OSCE Secretary General said he was "deeply concerned" by recent
incidents on the front-line, which are weakening the efforts aimed at
achieving a long-awaited peace. OSCE stands ready to promote dialogue
between Armenia and Azerbaijan, he said.
Zannier will also visit Tbilisi and Batumi in Azerbaijan, and Yerevan,
the capital city of Armenia, on Thursday.
The secretary general will discuss with high-level officials of the two
countries cooperation in military, economic and environmental fields.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries over the
sovereignty of Nagorno-Karabakh region started in 1988. The two
countries signed a cease-fire treaty in 1994 and have been holding
peaceful negotiations under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group.
From: A. Papazian
Global Times
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/720070.shtml
July 10 2012
China
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a major threat
to regional security and economic development in the South Caucasus,
Lamberto Zannier, secretary general of the Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), said Monday during his visit
to Azerbaijan.
"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," Zannier said at a news conference
after meeting Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov in Baku.
Zannier has supported OSCE Minsk Group's efforts in finding solution to
the conflict and a quick cease-fire regime between the two countries.
The OSCE Secretary General said he was "deeply concerned" by recent
incidents on the front-line, which are weakening the efforts aimed at
achieving a long-awaited peace. OSCE stands ready to promote dialogue
between Armenia and Azerbaijan, he said.
Zannier will also visit Tbilisi and Batumi in Azerbaijan, and Yerevan,
the capital city of Armenia, on Thursday.
The secretary general will discuss with high-level officials of the two
countries cooperation in military, economic and environmental fields.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries over the
sovereignty of Nagorno-Karabakh region started in 1988. The two
countries signed a cease-fire treaty in 1994 and have been holding
peaceful negotiations under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group.
From: A. Papazian