Semneby doesn't exclude use of military measures for resolution of frozen conflictsNovember 6, 2007 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union's Envoy for South Caucasus Peter Semneby does not rule out that military measures may be used to settle frozen conflicts. The EU has more effective measures to settle frozen conflicts than those of military or other, Semneby said in Berlin on November 6. "These measures were not applied in South Caucasus. In case EU plays a more efficient role, they may be used," he said, but did not specify which military measures he meant. Semneby said that the role of EU in settlement of these conflicts resulted in inviting 3 South Caucasus countries to the European Neighborhood Program. "This policy is a long-term political mechanism, and implementation of the purposes it envisages cannot be achieved in near future. The main thing is that the Neighborhood Policy plays a framework role for these countries to reform the society. And that in its turn will enable civil settlement of conflicts." Semneby considers important the discussions over frozen conflicts organized by the PACE Monitoring Committee and the German Institute for International Affairs and Security in Berlin on 5 to 6 November. "These discussions are very useful, for it is important to discuss the issues in Europe. European parliamentarians have to study the situation with the conflicts in order to pursue their policy in South Caucasus, to attract European countries to the region," Semneby said, Trend reports. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |