Expert: New OSCE MG co-chair tasked to ensure security in South Caucasus

[ad_1] The new co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group from Russia – Igor Khovaev, will have an opportunity to take a new look at the format of relations with the South Caucasus countries with respect to new realities in the region, Russian political scientist Anton Bredikhin said, commenting on the appointment of Igor Khovaev as… Continue reading Expert: New OSCE MG co-chair tasked to ensure security in South Caucasus

EU stands for long-term, sustainable peace in Caucasus, says Charles Michel

[ad_1] The European Union is interested in the stability and prosperity of the entire region, President of the European Council Charles Michel said at a joint press conference with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku, Report informs. The European Council President noted that during his meeting with Ilham Aliyev, they discussed prospects for the… Continue reading EU stands for long-term, sustainable peace in Caucasus, says Charles Michel

Ukrainian MP: Creation of new economic zones – important step for future prosperity of South Caucasus

[ad_1] “Creation of new economic zones in such a region as the South Caucasus after the statement signed upon completion of the Karabakh war is naturally an important step towards the future economic prosperity of the entire region,” chairman of Ukraine’s Supreme Rada Committee on financial, tax and customs policy, MP Maryan Zablotsky told Report‘s… Continue reading Ukrainian MP: Creation of new economic zones – important step for future prosperity of South Caucasus

Arie Gut: Azerbaijan has created new reality in South Caucasus – INTERVIEW

[ad_1] Report interviews Arie Gut, a famous Israeli expert in international relations. – It is generally accepted that the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict is over. However, constant provocations and persisting violations of ceasefire from the Armenian side do not promote peace in the region… – I can say that the war is over. It was a real… Continue reading Arie Gut: Azerbaijan has created new reality in South Caucasus – INTERVIEW

Expert: Azerbaijan forming as key state in South Caucasus

[ad_1] The measures taken for the social protection of the most vulnerable segments of the population allowed Azerbaijan to overcome the pandemic and the economic crisis, in general, more successfully than many neighboring countries, expert economist, professor at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics Elshad Mammadov told Report, commenting on the statements of EU Commissioner… Continue reading Expert: Azerbaijan forming as key state in South Caucasus

Commissioner: Lack of coordination in South Caucasus restricts development potential

[ad_1] “An important factor that we observed during our discussions in any country is the lack of coordination. Therefore, the development potential of trade and investment in the region is restricted,” EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi said at a press conference in Baku, Report informs. “By providing coordination, we can connect the… Continue reading Commissioner: Lack of coordination in South Caucasus restricts development potential

High Representative: EU will take a more active role in South Caucasus

[ad_1] “The South Caucasus is important to the EU, in terms of transport corridors linking the EU with Asia and the diversification of EU energy resources. So, we should foster the region’s role as a connectivity hub,” EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in his article “Why we need more EU engagement in the South… Continue reading High Representative: EU will take a more active role in South Caucasus

Results of Austrian, Lithuanian, and Romanian FMs’ visit to South Caucasus be discussed 

[ad_1] “Results of the visit of the Foreign Ministers from Austria, Lithuania, and Romania to the South Caucasus will be discussed at the next Foreign Affairs Council on 12 July,” EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in his article “Why we need more EU engagement in the South Caucasus?”. The foreign ministers of Austria, Lithuania,… Continue reading Results of Austrian, Lithuanian, and Romanian FMs’ visit to South Caucasus be discussed 

WHO expert warns of risk of spreading Delta strain of COVID to South Caucasus

[ad_1] There is a very high likelihood of spread of the Delta strain of coronavirus into the South Caucasus, Catherine Smallwood, senior emergency officer at the WHO Regional Office for Europe, told Report. She said that the Delta strain is rapidly replacing other variants of the coronavirus across the region, in western European countries, in… Continue reading WHO expert warns of risk of spreading Delta strain of COVID to South Caucasus

IFC appoints new regional manager for South Caucasus

[ad_1] IFC has appointed Ivana Fernandes Duarte as its new Regional Manager for the South Caucasus. Report informs that based in Tbilisi, she will be overseeing operations in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Ivana Fernandes Duarte succeeds Jan van Bilsen, appointed as the IFC Country Manager in Western Europe, and Jesper Kjaer, IFC’s Head of Operations,… Continue reading IFC appoints new regional manager for South Caucasus