OSCE sums up secretary general's visit to South Caucasus

The visit of OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu to the South Caucasus demonstrated the organization's strong commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the region, reads the OSCE statement following the secretary general's visit to the region, Report informs.

"This visit was an opportunity to underline the OSCE’s strong commitment to peace and stability in the region, and our support to address ongoing challenges,” said Sinirlioglu.

In both Yerevan and Baku, Secretary General Sinirlioglu welcomed the respective efforts being made to ensure regional peace and stability, expressing hope for the signing of a peace agreement as soon as possible. “The news that the text of the peace agreement is finalized is an inspiring development. OSCE stands ready to support Armenia and Azerbaijan as they continue on the road to sustainable peace," he stated.

The secretary general also visited the Baku International Sea Trade Port, where opportunities for increased co-operation in transport and connectivity were discussed. Being a key hub along the Middle Corridor, which connects Europe and Asia via multimodal transportation, the Port of Baku is one of the beneficiaries of the OSCE`s project on “Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region” assisting seaports in the Caspian Sea to promote sustainable transport connectivity, thus contributing to economic growth in the OSCE region.