November 5, 2008 - 16:40 AMT
Caucasus experts discussed regional security in Ankara
Ankara hosted "New architecture of South Caucasus security after 08.08.2008" round table discussion on October 31 that brought together over 50 experts from the Caucasus region to consider possible consequences of the armed conflict in South Ossetia in August 2008.

The Caucasus states should launch efficient partnership in the name of peace and stability in the region. Peculiarities of Caucasus nations should be taken into account in the process of state-building… To reduce the risk of new conflicts and to secure effective resolution of the existing problems, these countries should search for alternative principles of relations, the discussion participants said.