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    EU CONCERNED ABOUT ARMS RACE IN ZONE OF ARMENIAN-AZERBAIJANI CONFLICT AND THREAT OF ITS DESTABILIZATION

    Azerbaijan Business Center
    Feb 28 2011

    Baku, Fineko/abc.az. European Union special representative for South
    Caucasus Peter Semneby reiterated that the Union was concerned about
    the threat of destabilization in the area of the Armenian-Azerbaijani
    conflict over Nagorno Garabagh conflict.

    Mr. Semneby stated in Baku that the EU is concerned about the current
    situation, as is the arms race in the region, which can be dangerous
    if the tensions continue to grow and there are new incidents.

    "Therefore, greater efforts are needed. I think the EU is able to
    assist to the process of settlement," he said.

    In his view, the EU's recent involvement in the peace process has
    increased significantly. In particular, the recent report by the
    International Crisis Group, which expressed concern over the resumption
    of war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, is a major contribution to
    the ongoing discussion.

    "There are many useful abstracts, which I hope will be taken into
    consideration. We must ensure reduce the risks and prevent growth of
    tension to go out of control," Mr. Semneby said.

    He also admitted that a little has changed for five years of his
    activity in the Garabakh conflict settlement, "and that worries us".

    "There have been some advances, but there were too few. This is
    dangerous, because the conflict does not exist in a vacuum, and some
    changes may affect the conflict and destabilize it," he added.

    As a result of conflict, Armenia has occupied 20% of Azerbaijani
    territory, drove 1 million Azerbaijanis from their country and the
    occupied Azerbaijani territories. Ceasefire between the two countries
    has been valid since May 1994.




    From: A. Papazian
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