[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
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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
Austrian minister: EU ready to do everything possible to build confidence in South Caucasus
[ad_1] The wounds inflicted during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict are still open, they haven’t healed yet, but they need to be treated. It is a good sign that all parties understand that they need to heal these wounds, and they need partners for this process. The EU is ready to do everything possible for this, Austrian… Continue reading Austrian minister: EU ready to do everything possible to build confidence in South Caucasus
Ilham Aliyev, Vladimir Putin mull restoration of economic ties, transport communications in South Caucasus
[ad_1] On June 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Report informs referring to AzerTag. During the telephone conversation, the practical aspects of the implementation of the statements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia dated November 10, 2020 and… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev, Vladimir Putin mull restoration of economic ties, transport communications in South Caucasus
Zalkaliani: Cooperation potential outside region for countries of South Caucasus exist
[ad_1] “There is a potential for cooperation in the South Caucasus outside the region – with Central Asia and China,” Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani said at a panel on “South Caucasus: New Opportunities for Regional Peace and Cooperation” at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. He stressed that there are already practical examples of such cooperation:… Continue reading Zalkaliani: Cooperation potential outside region for countries of South Caucasus exist
Secretary General: OSCE will take active part in South Caucasus
[ad_1] OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid met with Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani, Report informs, citing the Georgian Foreign Ministry. The OSCE official thanked Georgia for its support in restoring confidence between Azerbaijan and Armenia. “This was an example of successful cooperation between various participants, including the OSCE.” HM Schmid… Continue reading Secretary General: OSCE will take active part in South Caucasus