VILNIUS. – Ireland will maintain close contacts with the OSCE Minsk Group during its presidency in the OSCE next year, Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore.

Addressing the OSCE Ministerial Council, he noted that Ireland pays tribute to the work of the OSCE Minsk Group and intends to maintain close contact with the ​​co-chairs.

According to Gilmore, while dealing with the conflicts Ireland will rely on its experience in conflict resolution in order to achieve progress and participation of all the conflicting parties.

He also welcomed the continuation of negotiations on Transnistria in 5 +2 format expressing hope that the next round would take place in Ireland, the Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondent reports from Vilnius.

At the same time Gilmore expressed concern over the conflict in Georgia, noting the importance of continuing the Geneva discussions.