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Stories under this heading cover the South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the unrecognised entities of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno-Karabakh.

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EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas ends visit to Yerevan aimed at strengthening partnership with Armenia

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas ends visit to Yerevan aimed at strengthening partnership with Armenia

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has ended her official visit to Armenia after signing a partnership agreement with authorities in Yerevan. Following talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, a joint press conference was held in which the media was briefed about an agreement outlining Armenia’s participation in the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy crisis management operations. According to Kallas, the document envisions Armenia’s participation in EU missions around the world.

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Talks in Belgrade crucial for Karabakh.
Talks in Belgrade crucial for Karabakh.

Talks in Belgrade crucial for Karabakh.

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

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

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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Red cross repatriates Armenian POW
Red cross repatriates Armenian POW

Red cross repatriates Armenian POW

"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".