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The South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia - is one of strategic importance, not only for adjacent countries, such as Turkiye, Russia, Iran and the Central Asian states, but also for neighbours such as the European Union and the GCC states, and globally for the United States, India, China, Pakistan and Japan.

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International community reacts to closure of OSCE office in Yerevan

International community reacts to closure of OSCE office in Yerevan

There has been a negative assessment of the decision of the OSCE Permanent Council, meeting in Vienna last Thursday (4 May) not to renew the mandate of the Organisation's office in Yerevan. The OSCE Permanent Council operates on a consensus basis, and despiter months of negotiations Azerbaijan continued to veto the extension of the mandate
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The closing down of the OSCE Office in Armenia is a very negative development
The closing down of the OSCE Office in Armenia is a very negative development

The closing down of the OSCE Office in Armenia is a very negative development

In this commentary, Dennis Sammut says this should serve as a trigger for urgent action on many issues - OSCE reform, a holistic engagement with the problems of the Caucasus, a resolution of the Karabakh conflict, and a recognition of the deadly legacy of landmines
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Baku Marathon kicks off

Baku Marathon kicks off

Runners are covering a distance of 21 kilometers from Baku's Flag Square to the Olympic Stadium. Profits from the marathon will go towards projects for children in need. The event is an initiative of the Heydar Aliev Foundation