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Wed, 07/15/2009 - 22:27
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ROLE OF PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT RESOLUTION DISCUSSED

Baku, July 15 (AzerTAc). A “roundtable” meeting entitled “Future of Karabakh – future of peacemaking initiatives” was held at the Strategic Studies Center under the President of Azerbaijan.
The meeting initiated by UK`s International Alert discussed Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and role of peacemaking initiatives and public diplomacy.
The event brought together some 30 political scientists, MPs, specialists for international relations, International Alert representatives and others.
Participants discussed current situation in the conflict zone and measures to rebuild mutual trust between both societies if progress is achieved. Experts supported participation of Azerbaijani community in the processes. They stressed the need for international organizations to enhance their attention towards the problem.
Participants agreed the public diplomacy and peacemaking initiatives must be long-term.

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