The Kazakhstan OSCE chairmanship reviewed the ninth set of talks in Geneva as a crucial step in maintaining the South Caucasus region’s stability.

As reported by Bolat Nurgaliyev, Ambassador and Special Representative of the Kazakhstan OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, it was important to take action in restoring the South Caucasus people’s faith and confidence in their future. Nurgaliyev stressed the need to come up with an agreement in the most creative manner, especially since laying down a permanent security arrangement is not something that can be done overnight.

In addition to this, Nurgaliyev underlined the importance of following a step-by-step method in implementing this movement. Traditionally, the consultations happen with two parallel parties working together. One party takes on the stability and security in South Caucasus and the other party addresses humanitarian concerns. Nurgaliyev focused on the continuation of providing gas supply and rehabilitation of water distribution systems. He agreed to go over more on these issues.

The ambassador, together with co-chairs Ambassador Pierre Morel and the United Nation’s Marco Bianchini, conversed with other participants on the actions to an agenda that aims to execute international security and potential non-utilization of force deals.

Nurgaliyev, Morel, Bianchini and others met again for the second round of discussions last March 30th 2010 in Geneva.