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Salber reappointed as EU Special Representative to South Caucasus.

South Caucasus

Salber reappointed as EU Special Representative to South Caucasus.

24 November 2015

Ambassador Herbert Salber was first appointed as EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia on 8 July 2014. His term is now extended until February 2017.

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Talks in Belgrade crucial for Karabakh.

South Caucasus

Talks in Belgrade crucial for Karabakh.

23 November 2015

In Belgrade on 3-4 December the co-Chair countries will have as a minimum to show that the parties to the conflict remain engaged in negotiations, preferably by announcing the dates for a presidential summit.

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Azerbaijani official articulates position on key foreign policy issues.

South Caucasus

Azerbaijani official articulates position on key foreign policy issues.

21 November 2015

Novruz Mammedov tells journalists that both on Karabakh and on relations with Europe, Azerbaijan was ready to engage, but not unconditionally.

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Armenian President inspects troops on front-line and visits Karabakh.

South Caucasus

Armenian President inspects troops on front-line and visits Karabakh.

20 November 2015

The north-eastern border of Armenia with Azerbaijan has seen an increase in tension in the last year, with many reported incidents of exchange of fire between troops of the two countries - some of which have resulted in casualties, including civilians.

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Realism tainted with wishful thinking.

19 November 2015

In this op-ed Dennis Sammut cautiously welcomes the new EU neighbourhood strategy, but warns about wishful thinking and unanswered questions.

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Red cross repatriates Armenian POW

South Caucasus

Red cross repatriates Armenian POW

19 November 2015

"Acting as a neutral intermediary and in accordance with its mandate, the ICRC facilitated the return following the decision of the Azerbaijan authorities and with the full cooperation of all sides".

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Commentary

G20 summit opens in Antalya.

16 November 2015

World leaders are in Turkey for the G20 summit. The President of Azerbaijan is also attending the summit as a special guest of the Turkish Chairmanship of the G20.

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South Caucasus Leaders Condemn Paris Terror Attacks.