GUAM Parliamentary Assembly expressed concern at the lack of progress in resolving protracted conflicts in the GUAM area. This is stated in the Communiqué adopted in Baku on Thursday on the fifth session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development - GUAM (Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Moldova).
"GUAM Parliamentary Assembly expresses its extreme concern over the lack of progress in resolving protracted conflicts in the GUAM area, including the present situation in these conflicts, which, in turn, is a threat not only to the GUAM member states, but also for Europe," is said in the communique.
The document welcomes the expansion of international activities of GUAM PA and, in particular, the development of mutually beneficial relations with the Baltic Assembly, Parliament, the Benelux and other international and regional inter-parliamentary organizations.
GUAM PA also praised Azerbaijan's contribution to European energy security and supported energy projects in GUAM member states. The parties also noted the important role of GUAM PA in strengthening democracy, respect for the rule of law, fundamental human rights and freedoms, and economic development of nations and ensure security and stability in the region.
GUAM PA supported the deepening development of closer relations with the EU, including in the framework of the Eastern Partnership. -06D-
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