Karimov died after suffering a stroke at the age of 78, three diplomatic sources told Reuters Friday

The two presidents led a procession through the streets of Stepanakert accompanied by local citizens and guests from Armenia and from abroad.

Political and economic relations between Iran and the European Union have improved considerably following the successful conclusion of the nuclear deal between Iran and the major international powers.

Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan is in Nagorno-Karabakh where he is due to participate in celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the declaration of independence by the self-declared Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Many foreign ministers will be attending the meeting "reflecting the importance of the OSCE as a platform for dialogue, with a view to promoting peace in Europe and our common security from Vancouver to Vladivostok"

The appearance of Russian taxis gets Georgians hot under the collar

Dossier: With a spectrum of candidates ranging from hard line Stalinists to others who want to restore the monarchy, the Georgian electorate has much to choose from in the coming elections. But most Georgians are in no mood for adventures, and are likely to choose between the options they know best.

Georgian-Azerbaijani relations have developed over the last two decades and now form the backbone for regional co-operation

The report says there were 48 suicides and 43 murders over a six-year period from 2010-2015.

The defence ministry website stated that "the defence minister gave officials further instructions on strengthening the front line defence in areas liberated in the April clashes"