27 July: Energy, regional security and the Karabakh conflict settlement process are expected to top the agenda during the visit later today of Turklish Prime Minister Racip Tayip Erdogan to Azerbaijan (Hurriyet Daily News)

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.