ArmRadio – Public Radio, Armenia
Sept 29 2007
Karabakh conflict resolution one of priorities of the OSCE Spanish
Chairmanship
29.09.2007 13:20
The OSCE is well-placed to contribute to the coordinated responses
needed to tackle today’s security challenges, the OSCE
Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos,
told the UN Security Council in a speech yesterday.
"Thanks to the OSCE concept of multi-dimensional and co-operative
security and the varied instruments it has developed, the OSCE is
well-placed to assist in the implementation of relevant UN Security
Council resolutions," he said.
"The UN and the OSCE are joined together by their determination to
strengthen a rules-based international order based on the respect for
human rights and on co-operation in matters relating to security
among states and their societies."
Mr. Moratinos underlined the Spanish Chairmanship’s priority to
address the region’s unresolved disputes, including the
Georgian-Ossetian, Nagorno-Karabakh and Transdniestrian conflicts,
and the importance of continuing negotiations.
"It will not be enough to have signatures on official documents and
treaties; we need to work to overcome distrust and to build platforms
for dialogue and understanding. Future peace requires action today in
conflict zones, including the commitment of civil societies," the
Minister said.