President of European Parliament starts three day official visit to South Caucasus region

President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek started his three day visit to the South Caucasus region.

He will be in Yerevan on Wednesday, in Tbilisi on Friday and in Baku on Saturday.The European Union’s Azerbaijan representation said that Buzek will meet with then leaders, presidents and speakers of parliaments in all three countries. Besides, he will meet with opposition leaders, journalists and representatives of civil society.

Ahead of the visit President Buzek said: "Advancing democracy, embracing human rights, fostering the rule of law, strengthening stability and increasing prosperity is the task for the partnership of all; the European Union and its Eastern partners.

We have created the Eastern Partnership to eliminate any remaining dividing lines. It is a genuine attempt to break through the last existing walls, to enable cooperation between our peoples. By being closer to our neighbors we are stronger together on the global stage. My message for this visit is about engagement, looking for mutually beneficial solutions, enlarging and strengthening the area of security and stability on the European continent, our common home.

He said that he would also discuss with the state leaders the possibilities of peaceful resolution of the frozen conflicts: "During my visit to the region I will also discuss with the leaders the possibilities of peaceful resolution of the frozen conflicts which for too many years have been pulling down the development of the area and cooperation between the countries of the region. I intend to also raise the issue of energy security, which is one of the priorities of my mandate".


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