17 January: Experienced diplomat Temuri Alasania, the uncle of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, has become an adviser to the Georgian Foreign Ministry. He is expected to focus on the revival of contacts with Russia, which were practically broken af

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.