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Presidents of Caspian Littoral states to sign two documents in Baku summit

16 November 2010 11:56 (UTC +04:00)

â€œFirst document is cooperation agreement on security in the Caspian Sea. If it is signed, it will be the second achieved major document. We are progressing step-by-step, we already have the Framework Convention for the Protection of the marine environment and currently, protocols are being prepared. Then we will be able to use all potential of this convention and deal with threats to the ecology of the Caspian Sea actively and effectivelyâ€.

Moreover, the diplomat said that the agreement on security will create an effective mechanism for ensuring security in the Caspian Sea, including the "first of all, the fight against new challenges and threats."

To him, the second document will be a joint statement of the Presidents: â€œWith regard to the legal status of the Caspian Sea, special group at the level of deputy foreign ministers are continuing works on the Conventionâ€.

Remind that, next summit of the heads of Caspian Littoral states will be held on November 18 in Baku.