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New Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue: 42 Armenians and Azerbaijanis set out vision until 2040 in four landmark reports

New Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue: 42 Armenians and Azerbaijanis set out vision until 2040 in four landmark reports

The Thematic Groups for a new Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue have produced four reports which set out a vision for relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and between Armenians and Azerbaijanis, over the next 15 years. The reports cover four key areas: (1) Peace and Security; (2) Regional Connectivity; (3) Good Governance; and (4) Environment. 42 Armenians and Azerbaijanis were directly involved in preparing the reports as part of the Thematic Groups. Another thirty Armenians and Azerbaijanis contributed to the process. The Thematic Groups were an initiative of LINKS Europe within the framework of EU4Peace 3, a programme supported by the European Union. An ACTION COMMITTEE FOR A NEW ARMENIAN AZERBAIJANI DIALOGUE has now been established, made up of the Chair and Deputy Chairs of the four groups that produced and agreed on the reports. The members of the Action Committee are: Murad Muradov, Leonid Nersisian, Narek Minasyan, Fidan Namazova, Sargis Kharatyunyan, Nigar Gurbanli, Aghavni Kharatyunyan, and Ramazan Samadov.  The first co-chairs of the Action Committee, for the 1st eight month semester are Murad Muradov and Leonid Nersisian. The Action Committee is responsible for the dissemination of the four reports, their eventual updating, and for contributing to the Armenian-Azerbaijani Dialogue and Peace and regional co-operation. LINKS Europe has appointed a Special Advisor to the Action Committee and will provide the Secretariat. The committee will work until December 2027. (click to title to read more or to download the reports)

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Baku upset with Lavrov's comments

Baku upset with Lavrov's comments

Azerbaijan insists on role of displaced Azerbaijani community of Nagorno-Karabakh, whilst the Armenian prime minister accuses Baku of only being interested in land and not people.
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Climate change will affect Caspian Sea

Climate change will affect Caspian Sea

Azerbaijani scientist warns of consequences of climate change on Caspian Sea and its environs. Academician Ramiz Mammadov said that the process of evaporation of the Caspian Sea will increase.
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EU issues statement on South Ossetia

EU issues statement on South Ossetia

The statement issued refers to "attempts from within South Ossetia, both in action and through statements", to prevent the European Union's Monitoring Mission's work and restrict its mandate, and says this is deplorable and must stop.
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International Community tells Tskhinvali to immediately open crossing points as tensions continue in South Ossetia conflict zone

International Community tells Tskhinvali to immediately open crossing points as tensions continue in South Ossetia conflict zone

Tskhinvali has closed the crossing points since early September, preventing Georgians and others living in territory under its control to cross over to Tbilisi administered areas. A women was reported to have died last month because she could not be taken for medical treatment in Tbilisi.