The Georgian-Russian conflict and the subsequent recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia's independence by Russia arouse concerns, Deniz Cakar, Head of Department, NATO and Euro-Atlantic Infrastructure and Logistics at the Turkish MFA, said during during Black Sea security program regional workshop that opened in Yerevan today.

"Feeling responsible for resolution of regional problems, Turkey thinks it should seek for ways to mediate tensions between Georgia and Russia. It is also essential to take measures for establishment of trust and stability in the region. For this purpose, Turkey offered a Caucasus stability and cooperation platform meant to develop communications and enable dialog between the countries engaged," she said.