ARMENIAN, KAZAKH FMS DISCUSSED KARABAKH PEACE PROCESS

news.am
Feb 16 2010
Armenia

February 16, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with OSCE
Chairman-in-Office, Kazakh Secretary of State and Foreign Minister
Kanat Saudabayev.

Foreign Ministers had private conversation followed by an enlarged
meeting, RA Foreign Ministry press service informed NEWS.am.

Nalbandian highly assessed Armenia-Kazakhstan relations, noting
that two countries have great potential for further expansion and
development of mutually advantageous cooldown.

Parties discussed a number of regional and international issues,
touching upon both states’ cooperation within international structures.

The officials exchanged opinions on OSCE activities, as well as issues
related to strengthening of European security. The parties made a
point of OSCE role in maintenance of stability and security, including
democratic processes and promotion of human rights’ protection.

Ministers also discussed the recent developments in Karabakh peace
process, underlining OSCE Minsk Group’s role in the peaceful settlement
of the conflict. They also touched upon steps towards Armenia-Turkey
reconciliation.