OSCE CHAIRMAN URGES MORE ACTIVITY FROM PARTIES TO NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
Vestnik Kavkaza
June 13 2012
Russia
Eamon Gilmore, Vice Premier and Foreign Minister of Ireland
and OSCE Chairman, is on a visit to Azerbaijan. He said that the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is an essential topic, especially in the
light of the recent escalation. The Irish official called it a priority
of OSCE chairmanship, Trend reports.
Prevention and investigation of incidents on the Azerbaijani-Armenian
line of conflict, withdrawal of snipers would contribute to resolving
the problem, Gilmore says. Strengthening trust is the only way to
achieve sustainable settlement of the conflict. Cultural sites and
cemeteries need additional security measures.
Gilmore said that the OSCE cooperates with various institutions
of Baku. Azerbaijan needs further democratic development basing on
principles approved by OSCE members in Astana two years ago.
Foreign ministers of 56 OSCE states decided in Vilnius that the
organization had good potential to prevent transnational threats.
Besides a military and political solution to conflict, the organization
considers the human rights, economic and ecological factors.
The OSCE formed a new section, basing on resources of law, border
control and fight against terrorism. The new section will prevent
transnational threats. Ireland will stress on police, narcotics and
terrorism as the main topics.
Gilmore met Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today. The sides
discussed reforms, domestic policy, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,
incidents on the Armenian-Azerbaijani line of contact.
Gilmore emphasized that achieving peace requires following of
principles. The OSCE denies use of force or threats to resolve the
conflict, he concludes.
Vestnik Kavkaza
June 13 2012
Russia
Eamon Gilmore, Vice Premier and Foreign Minister of Ireland
and OSCE Chairman, is on a visit to Azerbaijan. He said that the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is an essential topic, especially in the
light of the recent escalation. The Irish official called it a priority
of OSCE chairmanship, Trend reports.
Prevention and investigation of incidents on the Azerbaijani-Armenian
line of conflict, withdrawal of snipers would contribute to resolving
the problem, Gilmore says. Strengthening trust is the only way to
achieve sustainable settlement of the conflict. Cultural sites and
cemeteries need additional security measures.
Gilmore said that the OSCE cooperates with various institutions
of Baku. Azerbaijan needs further democratic development basing on
principles approved by OSCE members in Astana two years ago.
Foreign ministers of 56 OSCE states decided in Vilnius that the
organization had good potential to prevent transnational threats.
Besides a military and political solution to conflict, the organization
considers the human rights, economic and ecological factors.
The OSCE formed a new section, basing on resources of law, border
control and fight against terrorism. The new section will prevent
transnational threats. Ireland will stress on police, narcotics and
terrorism as the main topics.
Gilmore met Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today. The sides
discussed reforms, domestic policy, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,
incidents on the Armenian-Azerbaijani line of contact.
Gilmore emphasized that achieving peace requires following of
principles. The OSCE denies use of force or threats to resolve the
conflict, he concludes.