International experts discuss events of South Caucasus in Yerevan

International experts are discussing events of the South Caucasus at the Caucasus-2010 conference in Yerevan.

The conference rounds up 2010 and highlights political, social and economic processes, ethno-political conflicts, roles of foreign agencies and regional security.

The Editor-in-Chief of the magazine “Russia in Global Affairs”, Fyodor Lukyanov, believes that global processes keep increasing their influence on certain regional situations.

Ambassador Raul de Lucenberger, head of the delegation of the European Commission in Armenia, noted that 2010 was an important year for the development of the South Caucasus and relations with the EU. Talks started on the Association Agreement. A simplified visa regime was introduced by Georgia. There was progress in negotiations with Armenia.

Talks on the Armenian-EU Association Agreement started in Yerevan on July 19, 2010. It will replace the deal on partnership and cooperation and improve ties in all spheres, including foreign policy, democracy, economic integration, migration and energy.

Experts from Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey will present their reports at the conference.