EU Can Include Part on Conflict Resolution in Action PlansDecember 21, 2005 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union (EU) does not play a direct role in facilitating the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Project Director of the International Crisis Group (ICG) on Caucasus Sabina Freizer stated. "The EU Special Representative, Ambassador Talvitie is kept regularly informed of developments in the negotiations but he does not take part in the Minsk Group co-chairs' talks with the sides. The EU can however include a part on conflict resolution in the Action Plans it is currently negotiating with Azerbaijan and Armenia. The EU is likely to be called upon to significantly contribute to support the peace process if a peace agreement is signed. EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana stated on 13 December in Brussels if we are asked to get involved we will; we will meet our obligation, as friends, to help," she said. The same time, at a minimum, the EU will help assist with humanitarian help, reconstruction and rehabilitation assistance, infrastructure and economic development. But there is also a chance that the EU will initiate a more substantial civilian-military operation in the region, including the provision of peacekeeping troops or police. "If the EU sees real signs of progress in the negotiations they should therefore begin considering sending an assessment mission to the region to get a better understanding of the needs in any post-conflict environment," noting with regret that the EU's capabilities are extremely limited due to its involvement in other crises of the region. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |