November 21, 2010 - 17:33 AMT
NATO to continue supporting efforts towards peaceful settlement of regional conflicts

The heads of state and government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Lisbon issued a summit declaration, the 35th article of which refers to regional conflicts.

"With our vision of a Euro-Atlantic area at peace, the persistence of protracted regional conflicts in South Caucasus and the Republic of Moldova continues to be a matter of great concern for the Alliance. We urge all parties to engage constructively and with reinforced political will in peaceful conflict resolution, and to respect the current negotiation formats. We call on them all to avoid steps that undermine regional security and stability. We remain committed in our support of the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, and will also continue to support efforts towards a peaceful settlement of these regional conflicts, taking into account these principles," the declaration reads.