Turkish Foreign Minister Cites Support For Turkey's Proposal For Stability Pact For Caucasus

BRUSSELS - Turkey`s proposal to set up a platform in Caucasus for stability and cooperation has received support from NATO allies, Turkish foreign minister said Tuesday.
"I see interest and support for a platform for stability and cooperation in the Caucasus, which is planned to be set up under Turkey`s initiative," Ali Babacan told reporters on the sidelines of an extraordinary meeting of the NATO Council.
The Turkish foreign minister said he would talk to Russian officials about Turkey`s proposal.
"We are very much concerned about the recent developments in Georgia and we believe that the cease-fire, which is agreed upon, should be permanent and a lasting peace should be restored," Babacan said.
Babacan also said the council meeting agreed to form a NATO-Georgia committee.
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